Part-Time Mental Health Counselor

Status:                Exempt

Position:            Part-Time Mental Health Counselor

Reports to:        Dean of Students

About Moore:   Moore College of Art & Design is a historically all-women's undergraduate college that has evolved to admit nonbinary and trans undergraduates, as well as co-educational continuing education and graduate students. Founded during the original industrial revolution to advance women in new fields, under principles of inclusivity and opportunity, our mission is more relevant than ever, as technology, sustainability, and diverse cultures drive and influence new and existing industries.  We strive to create a community of employees and faculty that mirrors our student body and offers a range of academic perspectives in their fields.  ​We welcome candidates who value diversity and support the inclusive culture we seek to nurture at Moore. The world needs Moore. For more information, visit moore.edu and follow us on social media @moorecollegeart.

Purpose:  To provide counseling to an art student population

Position Details: This is a part-time position while classes are in session (approximately 30 weeks – 15 in the fall and 15 in the spring. The ideal candidate would be available to meet with students 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as either a psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience working with college-age students.
• Commitment to providing group counseling (psychoeducational/skills, support, and therapy groups).
• Experience conducting outreach programming, presentations, training, and/or workshops relevant to college students.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Seeking candidates who have worked collaboratively in fostering the success of underrepresented groups and a supportive and inclusive environment for all. Successful candidates will be committed to Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) and integrate this lens into their work.

Responsibilities:

1. Counsel students in individual sessions.
2. Facilitate group therapy sessions.
3. Conduct preventative and psycho-educational programming.
4. Meet with members of Student Affairs and Academic Services staff to assess student problems and recommend interventions, when appropriate.
5. Serve as a liaison with outside psychiatrists and therapists, when relevant.
6. Participate in on-call duty responsibilities approximately one weekend a month during the academic year.
7. Work with the Dean of Students to take appropriate action when students have more serious mental health issues.
8. Maintain usage data for Student Affairs annual report.
9. Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Being available for emergency calls and scheduling extra sessions for students beyond normal counseling hours when deemed necessary by the Dean of Students.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. These are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel as so classified.