Mental Health Counselor

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement

The Office of Counseling Services at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for a full-time, grant-funded, exempt, position. The position will report to the Director of the University Counseling Center.

The Mental Health Counselor provides culturally competent intake assessments, triage appointments, crisis intervention, case management, solution-focused individual therapy, group therapy and conflict resolution strategies.

Salary Range: $53,940 - $70,000

Benefits: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Prevention and wellness programming (including psychoeducational workshop development planning and presentation).
• Building relationships and collaborate with other campus departments (e. g., Athletics, Student Engagement and Lifelong Learning, Campus Life, Residence Life, Student Health, Wellness Center, and others) to foster resource allocation and person power to effectively coordinate training efforts, as well as offer larger campus events and programs.
• Facilitate marketing around prevention and wellness programming for the campus community by working with community partners (e. g., neighboring colleges, non-profit organizations, etc.) to provide relevant programming.
• Participate in after hours on call services. Some evening and weekend hours required as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, or related field with a clinical track.
• One-year post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience working with transitional age adults.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast- paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make ethical, clinically informed decisions.
• Capacity to handle stressful or complex clinical situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Physical Demands

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences

• Experience providing counseling services to college-aged adults in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience in clinical supervision of trainees or early-career professionals.
• Ability to work effectively with clients presenting with severe emotional disturbances

Licenses/ Certifications

• Maryland license or license eligible within the state within six (6) months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field with a clinical focus.

Experience: One year of post-graduate clinical experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make ethical, clinically informed decisions.
• Skill in organizing and time management.
• Skill in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Additional Job Details

Additional Requirements

Copy of current Maryland board license

Documentation of Board Eligibility or Certification

Reference check contact related to clinical work must be included in list of references.

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent).

All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

• Best Consideration Date: N/A
• Posting Close Date: N/A
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Department: UMES-VPSA-Career Planning/Counseling Center Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular

Salary Range

$53,940 - $70,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.