Staff Therapist

Position Description

Provide counseling and psychological services to VU students, including

assessment, treatment planning, implementation of individual and group counseling interventions, crisis intervention, direct and indirect psycho-educational programming and outreach, supervision of graduate-level trainees (if qualified), and psychological and organizational consultation.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct triage assessments and present cases in the clinical staff meetings.
• Conduct individual, conjoint, and group counseling sessions to empower clients to overcome barriers to successful academic and personal functioning.
• Record notes on client attendance and progress to maintain accurate client records within legal and ethical guidelines of the profession.
• Provide psychological consultation to assist students, parents, faculty, and staff in understanding and dealing with problems of a psychological nature.
• Design and present direct and indirect outreach programs to facilitate students' education and quality of life skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• A doctorate or master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, CMHC, MSW, or related mental health counseling degree.
• Licensure or license eligibility in Indiana within three years of hire is necessary.
• Possessing college counseling center experience is preferred.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload: Cover letter

Resume: List of 3 professional references

Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to

Mrs. Kimberly Boone Johnson, Director

Valparaiso University