Location
Wise, Virginia
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Develop and deliver psycho-educational programs and participate in an after-hours crisis intervention rotation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be eligible for Resident Licensure from the Virginia Board of Counseling and complete a 3400-hour residency. Successful applicants must pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.
postgraduate degreeCase ManagementCounselingTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionDiagnosisClinical TreatmentClinical AssessmentReferral ServicesPsycho-educational Programming
Job description
- The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applicants for a Resident Counselor position.
- The Resident Counselor is a full-time, 12 month (year-round), resident licensed position within The Counseling Center.
- The Resident Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling.
- The Resident Counselor will: Submit necessary application and supporting materials to the Virginia Board of Counseling for Resident Licensure.
- Complete a 3400-hour residency in accordance with regulations set forth by the Virginia Board of Counseling.
- Participate in one-on-one supervision with the Director of Counseling each week.
- Pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination.
- Serve on the after-hours on-call rotation for crisis intervention for UVA Wise students.
- Attend weekly Counseling Center staff meetings.
- Provide psycho-educational, awareness, and prevention programs to the campus community.
- Provide counseling services to the student population, including: Assessments Clinical treatment Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, and Implementation Walk-in services Referral services to appropriate community resources for medication evaluations, specialty services, and/or private practitioners.
- Provide consultation and referral services to the staff/faculty population on an as needed basis.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Maintain membership(s) in appropriate professional organizations and associations as well as annual state licensure requirements.
- Maintain a positive relationship with local community agencies to promote and utilize referral resources.
- Function as a member of Student Affairs team in consultation, special projects, and daily interactions.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling.
- UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.
- Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
- A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
- UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.
- The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.
- A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.
- The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.
- All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
