Clinical Counselor

Job Title: Clinical Counselor

Reporting Relationship: Director of Clinical Counseling

Unit: IWU - Marion

Department: Center for Student Success

Campus Location: Barnes Student Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position: Provide educational and therapeutic support to IWU students. The Clinical Counselor must be a Christian committed to the Lordship of Christ and respectful of the Wesleyan Tradition. This means having a Biblical worldview and involves a transformation in every area of one’s lifestyle. The Clinical Counselor should continually seek opportunities to grow. She/he needs to have strong character through the regular practice of spiritual disciplines.

The Clinical Counselor should have a developed vision for what God can do in the student body through the programs and services in The Center for Student Success. The Clinical Counselor’s efforts are enhanced by the skills of compassion, responsibility, teachability, creativity, collaboration and flexibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrate the Christian faith into counseling practices
• Provide counseling to, and make referrals for, students with personal counseling needs
• Maintain files for counselee and adhere to record-keeping policies
• Participate in outreach and training opportunities
• Stay current in the literature concerning advances in psychology and counseling practices
• Active weekly participation in clinical supervision meetings
• Manage Special Projects
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Counseling

Qualifications

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work

Experience

• Two (2) years counseling experience with young adults preferred

Required Skills

• Indiana state licensure or working toward Indiana state licensure as an LMHC, LMFT or LCSW
• Knowledge of DSM and ICD evaluative procedures and commonly used clinical counseling assessments
• Ability to work in a team-oriented counseling environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with:
• Individuals with diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds
• Community service professionals
• Education professionals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.

Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

Limitations and Disclaimer

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.