Staff Therapist at Lycoming College

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychotherapy, Psychological Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Supervision, Multicultural Competency, Suicide Assessment, Case Management, Outreach Programming, Group Counseling, Referral Services, Mental Health Education, Clinical Documentation

Industry

Description

Lycoming College is now accepting applications for a part-time Staff Therapist The Staff Therapist provides general counseling (individual, relationship, and/or group), development and delivery of outreach programming, consultation, crisis intervention, and referral services for students as part of our Counseling Center staff. This position provides general and clinical training and supervision as appropriate to the needs of the Counseling Center. This is a part-time position that works 720 hours annually at roughly 20 hours per week during the months that school is in session August-May. Who We Are: Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at http://www.lycoming.edu. The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence. Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer. What will I do in this role? Provide direct client services including psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consultation, referral, and crisis intervention. Ensures counseling support to students, both individually and in groups as needed. As well as, providing services to support and meet the needs of specific populations, including but not limited to, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and International students. Assist in planning, implementation, and assessment of Counseling Services. Provide after-hours crisis intervention. Consult and collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff to ensure students’ psychological needs are being met. Review and determine appropriateness of housing accommodations requested by students. Develop and maintain relationships within Student Life and throughout the College. Provides consultation, education, and outreach services to faculty, staff, students, and parents on developmental, mental health, and harm-reduction/prevention issues. Keeps accurate and timely records of appointments (e.g., intake notes, progress notes, termination summaries) Maintains confidentiality of records. What are we looking for? Educational Requirements: Master's degree and appropriate licensure (or license eligible) in the state of PA in the field of counseling psychology, counselor education, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field. Experience and Qualifications: Experience providing clinical counseling services to a college-aged population as well as working with the issues and concerns exhibited in a college-aged population Ability to form effective working relationships with individuals across lines of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation Interest and experience working with underrepresented populations Experience in developing and providing psycho-educational and risk-reduction programming for a college-aged population Demonstrated multicultural competencies Strong interpersonal, oral, and writing skills Professional knowledge of suicide assessment, crisis assessment, crisis management, and referral Experience and skill in the utilization of varied psychotherapeutic treatment modalities Ability to responsibly handle confidential/sensitive information guided by professional ethical standards is critical. Desired Qualifications Experience with administration, clinical supervision, progressive outreach programming, and campus consultation services Professional association involvement Additional expertise in at least one other area, including but not limited to multicultural concerns, groups, outreach, developmental issues, mood management, mind-body principles, crisis management, substance abuse, clinical training, supervision, technology, or data/records management ACT 153 Clearances necessary. What We Offer! Employee Perks: 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks. Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities. Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members Use of the campus Library How do I Join the Warrior Team? Apply directly online by submitting your resume and cover letter along with the names and contact information for three professional references. ACT 153 Clearances conducted following offer.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and relationship counseling, as well as crisis intervention and psychological assessments for students. Develop outreach programming and collaborate with college administration to support the psychological needs of a diverse student population.