Therapist (PT) Student Counseling Center

Position Title: Therapist – Student Counseling Center (PT)

Department: Student Life

Reports To: Director of the Student Counseling Center

Classification: Part-Time, Exempt, 20-25 hrs/wk

Position Summary

The Part-Time Therapist provides confidential mental health services to students enrolled in the Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing and Professional Studies programs, and the Neurodiversity Program. Responsibilities include individual counseling, crisis intervention, assessment, consultation, psychoeducational programming, referral coordination, and collaboration with campus partners to support student well-being, retention, and academic success. The therapist serves as a member of the Counseling Center team and supports the mission, values, and student-centered goals of Chestnut Hill College.

About Chestnut Hill College Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is an independent, Catholic institution rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition that fosters equality through holistic education. Distinguished by its strong mission, collegial environment, and dedication to personalized instruction through a small faculty-to-student ratio, the College promotes the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. Located in the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, it serves a culturally diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related mental health field.
• Current, active Pennsylvania clinical license (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling and crisis intervention services to adolescents and adults.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, social, economic, religious, gender, sexual orientation, and ability backgrounds.
• Knowledge of ethical standards, legal requirements, and best practices in mental health service delivery.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s Mission and Core Values, including a shared dedication to inclusive, mission-driven education that supports the development of the whole person.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience working with neurodivergent populations and students with disabilities.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups and outreach programs.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Services
• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide short-term individual counseling and psychotherapy to students presenting with a wide range of personal, emotional, academic, and mental health concerns.
• Deliver crisis intervention services and assess risk related to suicide, self-harm, violence, and other psychological emergencies.
• Develop and facilitate counseling groups, workshops, and support programs based on identified student needs, when needed.
• Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and provide services in accordance with professional ethical standards and applicable laws.

• Consultation and Referral
• Consult with faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and family members, as appropriate and consistent with confidentiality requirements, regarding student mental health concerns.
• Collaborate with campus departments to promote student wellness and success.
• Provide referrals and coordinate care with community-based mental health providers, hospitals, and other treatment resources when appropriate.
• Assist students in accessing ongoing or specialized mental health services beyond the scope of the Counseling Center.

• Outreach and Education
• Develop and present psychoeducational programs, workshops, and training sessions for students, faculty, and staff on topics related to mental health, wellness, resilience, and student development.
• Participate in campus-wide wellness initiatives and prevention programming.
• Support efforts to reduce stigma associated with mental health treatment and increase awareness of Counseling Center services.

• Neurodiversity Program Support
• Provide counseling and mental health support services to students participating in the Neurodiversity Program.
• Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff, family members, and program personnel to support student success and well-being.
• Assist in identifying and addressing the unique social, emotional, and adjustment needs of neurodivergent students.

• Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical records in the Counseling Center's electronic record system, including Titanium Schedule or its successor platform.
• Complete all required documentation, treatment notes, assessments, referrals, and reports in accordance with Counseling Center policies and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and staff meetings as required.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, special projects, program assessment, and outcome evaluation activities.
• Maintain current licensure and complete required continuing education activities.

• College and Department Engagement
• Attend Counseling Center, Student Life, and College meetings as requested.
• Participate in designated campus events, including Orientation, Open House, Griffin Days, and other student engagement activities, as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director.

Work Schedule and Availability

This position requires flexibility to meet student and departmental needs. Occasional evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities may be required, including participation in crisis response efforts as designated by the Director of the Counseling Center.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit application materials via ADP Workforce Now HERE [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5db18de3-3e94-4cd7-92de-745bcad7c3e4&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US]. No phone calls, please.

Chestnut Hill College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value. To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.