Job Description

Posting Number: F136P

Salary Range

Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is included.

Type

Faculty

Job Summary / Basic Function

Hiring is for one tenure-track faculty counselor, the appointment is at the Instructor level in the University Counseling Center. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is included.

The Counselor reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Wellness or designee and is responsible for conducting individual counseling, group counseling, intake interviewing, crisis intervention, outreach, and supervision.

The successful candidate must be capable of and committed to student counseling, university service, and scholarship. Successful candidates will also have experience working with diverse populations.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Involvement with divisional, departmental, and/or other university committees.
• Develop programs and interventions related to the mental health needs of students.
• Complete documentation using an electronic medical record.
• Provide consultation to members of the university community as appropriate.
• Consult with other Counseling Center faculty concerning cases and referrals.
• Facilitate referrals to other university services and local agencies, such as community and mental health agencies.
• Conduct institutional research regarding Counseling Center activities.
• Supervise the training of students completing a practicum or internship at the Center.
• Attend professional meetings pertinent to the improvement of the Counseling Center.
• Attain/maintain licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Perform other professional and appropriate duties that support the goals and mission of the University Counseling Center.

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary

• A master's or doctorate degree from an APA or CACREP-accredited program in psychology, or counseling is required.
• Current license in psychology or counseling in Pennsylvania, or another state within the U.S., is required. If this current license is outside of Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania license must be attained within one year of hire.
• Two or more years of professional counseling experience is required.
• Demonstrated counseling experience working with a diverse population is required.
• Must be able to sit and verbally communicate for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of professional counseling experience in a university setting.

Work Location: McNearney Hall, University Counseling Center

Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

No

Diversity Statement

PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.

ADA Statement

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Local area,

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