Staff Counselor

Colby College

Staff Counselor

Counseling Services

Full-Time, 10-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment

Colby College Counseling Services is a collegial, diverse department that engages one another and its campus partners with mutuality and shared enthusiasms for the dynamic community of highly engaged students, faculty, and staff with whom they have the privilege to work. Staff is committed to continually developing the knowledge and skills required to work effectively with an ever-changing and diverse College community. Further, Counseling Services is a very busy center; like most college counseling centers, clinical acuity and associated demands can be high. Nevertheless, the sacredness of each clinical encounter is not lost among these demands of care.

The staff counselor’s responsibilities include a balance of individual and group counseling, consultation, crisis management, mentorship and supervision of trainees, and creative, intentional outreach and prevention programming. Additionally, as college counseling staff are increasingly sought to support students in this rich and tumultuous developmental stage, it is incumbent upon Colby’s counselors to have interdisciplinary facility with complex, multifaceted, intersectional student identity development. As such, the staff counselor will strive to imbue their work with a commitment to the lens of intersectionality. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention for a diverse population of undergraduate students
• Work collaboratively with staff and student leaders to develop and implement innovative and effective psychoeducational programming
• Provide clinical consultation for faculty/staff, students, and concerned others
• Engage in outreach and liaison efforts with the broader campus community in an effort to, in part, break down barriers to accessing mental health support
• Provide mental health related trainings on campus, including student hall staff trainings
• Serve on a limited on-call rotation; provide backup coverage to contracted, after-hours crisis support provider
• Provide mentorship and supervision for trainees
• Keep complete, timely records of clinical activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in clinical/counseling psychology, or master’s degree in social work or counseling required
• Licensed, or license eligible, as a psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor in the State of Maine preferred. Conditionally licensed applicants may be considered
• At least one year of experience working with a diverse population of emerging adults in a college mental health setting, including experience developing and presenting innovative psychoeducational programming strongly preferred
• A generalist professional orientation with solid clinical skills and the ability to assess and treat a wide range of presenting mental health concerns
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Creative energy around and enthusiasm for working within a small, liberal arts college community
• Ability to make an impact through collaborative work as a member of a diverse team of colleagues

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. A competitive salary, benefits, and professional development funds are provided. Benefits include significant time off during holidays, vacation, telephone, paid licensure fees, 3 options for medical insurance, a generous retirement contribution and tuition benefits once waiting periods have been met.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest including salary requirements, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

For more information about the College, please visit our website:  www.colby.edu