Campus Counselor

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will provide a range of counseling services to students and provide consultation to faculty and staff concerned about the well-being of USM students. The Counselor serves on the campus CARE Team and provides regular outreach to the campus community in the form of workshops, guest lectures, and other wellness events at the university level. This position is also responsible for individual student support in relation to career exploration and resources. This position is a full-time, 10-month position (August-May)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist students through counseling, assessment, consultation, and referral to develop an understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Assist students in defining goals and actions as these are related to personal, social, educational, and career development and adjustment.
• Provide counseling and crisis stabilization for students who request services or are referred by faculty or staff.
• Meet with students and coordinate student transitions from university services to off-campus referrals/resources as appropriate for the level of treatment required.
• Within the FERPA guidelines, communicate with staff, parents, families, or designated emergency contacts regarding emergencies, including hospitalizations and other crises, to
• Assist with facilitating success on campus or transitioning back to campus, if possible, when issues are appropriately resolved for care.
• Develop and maintain a database of community resources that can be utilized by mental health clinicians, physicians as well as campus partners seeking referrals.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely case notes.
• Attend interdepartmental case management and committee meetings as assigned by the university.
• Develop and present workshops for staff, faculty, and students on mental health.
• Assist in student orientation, parent orientation, student leader training, and other events as requested.
• Consult regularly with assigned key campus partners regarding services, access, and care for students.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and community providers.
• Coordinate specialty services on campus for student groups who would benefit from group programs.
• Serve on the CARE Team.
• Maintain a high level of visibility on campus by attending various events to build relationships with students, faculty, and staff and be accessible after hours in an emergency.
• Some evening hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work Required.
• Current KS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
• A minimum of one year of related experience.
• Affinity for the mission of the University of Saint Mary.
• Experience and commitment to working with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines