Counseling Services Clinical Therapist

Viterbo is seeking a Counseling Services Clinical Therapist to provide ongoing and short-term therapy, coordination of care, crisis intervention, psycho-educational programming and other counseling-related services under the direction of the Director of Counseling Services. This is a full-time, permanent, 10-month, position. This position includes early evenings and occasional weekend work. Responsibilities: DIRECT COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT Provides short-term and ongoing counseling for enrolled students who present with emotional, personal, or psychological concerns. Provides

counseling for enrolled students with focus on bereavement, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, family relations, interpersonal relationships, reconciliation, relationship violence, sexual assault, stress management, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and addictions under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee. Provides individual, group, couples, and family counseling for enrolled students.

Conduct intake interviews, develops treatment goals, and evaluates client progress under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee. Prepare clients for transition out of counseling through discharge planning. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to client treatment in accordance with FERPA requirements & legal, ethical, professional standards. Administer, interpret, and provide feedback results of psychological screening tools and assessments under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee.

Consult and collaborate with university personnel and off-campus mental health and psychiatric services. Offer consultation to faculty, administrators, and other university employees related to student concerns. Refer to appropriate professionals for assessment, treatment and follow-up as needed. Maintain complete, organized, and timely electronic health record in accordance with legal, ethical, professional standards, and prudent professional practice.

Manage caseload through the use of scheduling software.

CRISIS AND EMERGENCY INTERVENTION Assist with emergency interventions and coordination of treatment plans with necessary campus and community resources under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services or designee.

Assist and/or manage crisis intervention according to procedures, with referral to campus and community resources as needed. Provides follow-up support for the campus community, providing services as needed. May be asked to assist with emergency duties during and after the regular office hours. Conduct email or phone outreach to students as designated by Director of Counseling Services. Remain informed of emergency policy and procedures for the unit as well as the University. 

PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING Assist in maintaining the Counseling Services web site to keep students up to date on resources and programs available for support. Provide psycho-educational programming for students, employees, faculty, and the campus community. Plans and implements campus-wide promotional print and education materials for mental health maintenance and promotion. Provides consultation and training to student development staff, student services staff, faculty and other Viterbo employees regarding psychological development and behavioral health matters.

Provide and displays information to students and/or families at events such as STAR registrations, new student orientation programs, Athletic team trainings, RA and OA trainings and the Welcome Back Bash. OTHERMay be asked to serve on the PROMISE Committee along with Director of Counseling Services; assists in implementation of initiatives. May be asked to serve on CARE Committee along with Director of Counseling Services.

Ensure compliance with university, local, state and federal regulations and guidelines and maintain complete, accurate and updated records. Keep abreast of current developments in college and university counseling services including regulations and guidelines. Uphold professional license in good standing, remain in compliance with requirements for continuing education based…