Counselor, Mental Health, Social Work

Overview

This is a part-time position, assigned 16 hours per week for 9 months each academic year. The Counselor in Counseling Services provides individual and sometimes group Christian counseling services to any enrolled Union student. He or she also seeks to assist students in overall mental, spiritual, and relational health and in his or her academic pursuits. Counselors may also coordinate outreach and consultation efforts and provide educational programming, presentations, and consultation to the Union University community on college mental health and wellness issues.

• Provides individual and/or group counseling services to students
• Provides outreach and consultation efforts to the Union community as directed
• Provides educational programming, presentations, and consultation to the Union University community on college mental health and wellness issues as directed
• Keeps records on number of students seen for counseling services
• Participates in biweekly group supervision with the Director of Counseling and other staff
• Performs related duties, as necessary, to support the mission of Union University

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in counseling, or a related field and prior experience in providing counseling services to college aged students. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and have evidence of an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated successful experience in counseling services and have certification as a LPC or LCSW.

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. Union University’s Identity, Mission, Core Values and Statement of Faith is a link to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cfm