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Counselor/Therapist


Campus: Ephraim

Review Date: August 3, 2017
Close Date: Open until filled
Desired Start Date: September 4, 2017

Job Status: Accepting Applications 

 
Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree (or above) in Counseling, Community Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or related field (required)
  • Licensure or license eligible in Utah as a mental health professional (required)
  • Previous experience working with young adults ages 17-24 (preferred)
  • Excellent people and communication skills, written and verbal (required)
  • Experience presenting effectively to small and large groups (preferred)
  • Background in alcohol and substance abuse prevention (preferred)
  • Integrity, professional ethics, and professionalism (required)
  • Knowledge of counseling theories and the ability to effectively assess/diagnose mental health issues & provide interventions (required)
  • Effective group dynamic and crisis intervention skills (required)
  • Accurately prepare and maintain records and reports (required)
  • Background check of the successful candidate (required)
Major Responsibilities/Duties:

Promote student success and retention through the following responsibilities:

  • Provide assessment, and short-term focused individual, couples and group therapy for currently enrolled students
  • Provide intake, triage, crisis, and emergency intervention which likely will include some after hours and on-call response
  • Serve as consultant and resource for faculty and staff regarding the mental health of individual students and the factors affecting the adjustment and mental health of the student population
  • Consult with and make referral to other professionals and outside agencies
  • Maintain accurate, timely case files that meet professional standards
  • Attend appropriate local, regional, and national meetings and conferences for professional development and to represent the Counseling and Wellness Center
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Additional Information:

Counselor/Therapist will report to the Director of the Counseling and Wellness Center. This position is full-time during the academic year plus one additional month. The position is considered 83% of full time and comes with an attractive benefits package including two months off during the summer.

Salary: 

$42,000-$45,000, based upon qualifications and level of Licensing. Benefit package included.

Work Hours:

Schedule varies. To be arranged within M-F 8 to 5 with some evening and on-call hours likely. Some occasional overnight and/or weekend travel anticipated

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Email completed application and required documents to jobs@snow.edu

Required Applicant Documents:

  1. Cover Letter (Explain your interest and your overall fit to the qualifications listed above)
  2. Snow College Application
  3. Resume/Vita
  4. Documentation of licensure
  5. All college Transcripts (Can be unofficial at time of application)
  6. References from at least three people who are familiar with your educational and occupational background
  7. Please provide a written summary of licensure citations, suspensions, revocations, etc. as applicable