Counselor​/Coordinator of Clinical Programming

Counselor/Coordinator Of Clinical Programming

The Counselor/Coordinator of Clinical Programming provides direct counseling, crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, and referral services to university students while developing and coordinating clinical programs that address identified student mental health needs. The position uses data, research, and emerging trends to guide group counseling, psycho educational programming, screenings, early-intervention initiatives, and other evidence-based services. The coordinator evaluates program effectiveness and collaborates with Counseling Services and campus partners to enhance student well-being and access to appropriate mental health support.

The Counselor/Coordinator of Clinical Programming is a full-time professional position within Counseling Services responsible for providing direct clinical services to university students and coordinating clinical programming designed to address the mental health and psychosocial needs of the student population. The position combines counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and program development with responsibility for identifying, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based clinical programs and interventions.

The Counselor/Coordinator works collaboratively with Counseling Services staff and campus partners to promote student well-being, improve access to mental health resources, and respond to emerging student needs. The position requires strong generalist clinical skills, the ability to respond effectively to varying levels of psychological distress, and demonstrated skills in program development, group work, assessment, and coordination.

Personal Counseling – 60%

• Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, couples therapy, crisis intervention, assessment, initial consultation, and appropriate referrals.
• Assess and intervene with students experiencing a range of mental health concerns and levels of psychological distress.
• Respond to mental health crises on campus when Counseling Services' clinical knowledge and intervention are needed.
• Provide consultation to concerned students, faculty, staff, and, when appropriate, parents regarding student mental health concerns.
• Develop and facilitate groups, workshops, and presentations addressing students' emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Create and deliver strategic outreach programming to university groups, organizations, departments, and other campus constituencies.
• Support faculty and staff through educational and programmatic consultation related to student concerns, conflict resolution, group dynamics, and remediation planning.
• Assist with instruction of UNIV 333:
  Dynamics of Peer Leadership.
• Maintain applicable professional licensure and certifications and participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in the department's after-hours crisis response rotation and other crisis-response responsibilities as assigned.

Coordination of Clinical Programming – 30%

• Develop, implement, and coordinate clinical programs addressing identified student mental health needs, including individual, group, psycho educational, and targeted intervention services.
• Utilize Counseling Services data, student needs, current research, and emerging trends to identify opportunities for new or expanded clinical programming.
• Research and recommend evidence-based interventions, clinical practices, programs, and resources that enhance the quality and scope of Counseling Services.
• Develop and coordinate group counseling and psycho educational programming based on identified areas of student need.
• Establish appropriate protocols, procedures, resources, and materials for clinical and psycho educational groups.
• Support staff members serving as group facilitators and assist with the development and implementation of effective group programming.
• Coordinate targeted mental health screenings and early-intervention initiatives based on presenting concerns, utilization trends, campus needs, and current research.
• Establish appropriate follow-up and referral procedures associated with screening and early-intervention initiatives.
• Evaluate…