Psychologist / Counselor

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

The Counselor will work collaboratively with other members of the Counseling Services team to offer a range of clinical services to KCU medical, dental, and graduate students. Key components of the position include the following: providing psychotherapy; developing and implementing psychoeducational outreach programs; supervising trainees; and providing consultation (as appropriate) to members of the campus community. Please attach a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vita during the application process. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide individual, couples, and group counseling for students presenting with a wide range of developmental, emotional, and psychological concerns. Individual counseling accounts for approximately 90% of the clinician’s workload (20-24 sessions per week). Engage in case consultation and serve as a clinical resource to colleagues managing complex cases. Participate in crisis response during a student mental health emergency. Maintain professional licensure by completing continuing education and all other requirements. Offer in-person or virtual presentations as well as other outreach services, as needed (e.g. New Student Orientation, workshops on test anxiety, time management, relationships, etc.). Represent Counseling Services department and KCU favorably, in accordance with established core values and expectations. Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization. Deliver supervision and guidance to Practicum Trainees. Supportive Functions: Contribute writing for informational and educational outreach (e.g., emails, Canvas/website content) to students on psychological and wellbeing topics. Complete other administrative tasks (e.g., report-writing, maintaining Medicat calendar, progress notes). Assist in developing department goals and objectives. When appropriate, consult with faculty and staff regarding students’ mental health needs. Participate in interdisciplinary support committee meetings for at-risk students. Collaborate with Learning Enhancement team and other departments across campus to provide student support and programming. Attend regular team meetings and other required University activities.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred. Degree must be from an accredited University, in the field of mental health. Missouri license to provide mental health services. Preference of 3 – 5 years’ experience counseling undergraduate or graduate level students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! Kansas City University, founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university, and the fifth-oldest osteopathic medical school in the nation. KCU’s Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine offer graduate degree programs in osteopathic medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences and dental medicine, as well as multiple dual-degree opportunities. To learn more about KCU, our colleges and academic programs, visit kansascity.edu. Are you interested in learning more about opportunities at KCU but don’t see a specific position that fits your experience and skills at this time? Please introduce yourself to us by sharing your CV/resume and we will be in contact with you as future opportunities that match your qualifications become available.