Therapist

At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

This is a 10-month role working August-May.

The therapist conducts personal short-term counseling with students, making appropriate off-campus referrals. The therapist works as part of a team of individuals in the Walter Young Center providing mental health counseling.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessments, identify needs, and develop treatment plans for short-term personal counseling with students. Effectively engages, retains and manages caseload. Develops and implements appropriate discharge or transfer planning with student and relevant parties and conducts necessary follow-up.
• Makes appropriate off-campus referrals
• Meets with Director of Counseling Services to review cases
• Documents, organizes and manages confidential client records in accordance with professional standards and state and federal law
• Assists in the development and delivery of educational programming on student mental health issues
• Assists in the creation and management of social media content
• Serves as a consultant and resource person for faculty and staff regarding the mental health of individual students
• Promotes counseling services through presentations to students, faculty, and staff.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with University faculty, staff, and students; student families and partners, and local mental health care providers.
• Responds to campus crisis situations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:
Master's degree in counseling or social work required
Valid clinical licensure for the State of Wisconsin required
4+ years' of postgraduate degree experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge and skill working with mental health issues in the college student population
Understanding of insurance and the referral process
Experience with college-age population preferred

Human Relations Skills:
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Client focused sense of urgency and responsiveness.
Ability to listen effectively, work independently and as part of a team.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Qualifications:
This position may require weekend and/or evening hours
Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Please submit a cover letter and resume for this position along with this electronic application.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.