Staff Counselor, Athletics (part-time) - 502531

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Staff Counselor, Athletics (part-time) - 502531

SUMMARY:

The Staff Counselor provides mental health, consultation, crisis intervention, training and outreach services as a member of CAPS, embedded in athletics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Counselor, Athletics (part-time) - 502531

SUMMARY:

The Staff Counselor provides mental health, consultation, crisis intervention, training and outreach services as a member of CAPS, embedded in athletics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct Mental Health SFinervices: Provide some individual and group psychotherapy to collegiate student-athletes; a significant portion of direct services will be providing brief screening appointments for new clients, encouraging them to make use of appropriate resources on- or off-campus, and following up with these clients periodically; perform crisis intervention and crisis consultation for the campus; provide mental health assessment and evaluation services; make reasonable adjustments to scheduled appointments to meet requests for services; follow CAPS policies and procedures; adhere to appropriate ethical and professional standards.
• Case Management: Keep accurate and timely records of appointments (e.g., intake notes, progress notes, termination summaries) using the online Titanium record-keeping software; maintain confidentiality of records; consult with other professionals as needed to coordinate treatment; participate in regular CAPS clinical supervision meetings; follow instructions of clinical supervisor; consult with parents and on- and off-campus professionals with appropriate authorization; inform supervisor as soon as possible of students who may be at serious risk.
• Consultation & Training: Provide consultation, education, and outreach services to faculty, staff, students and parents on developmental, mental health, and harm-reduction/prevention issues; prepare and provide training seminars to university groups (e.g., residence life staff; academic advisors; first-year students); engages in necessary supervision towards licensure
• Other Duties: Cooperate with accountability and data collection systems; participate in University-wide and Division of Student Development programs (when possible); develop and maintain a network of effective working relationships with faculty and staff from other offices and departments; accept delegated responsibilities for special projects or committee assignments, as requested by supervisor. Affirms and values inclusion and equity, and encourages the utilization of CAPS services by all students. Is committed to and actively works toward CAPS becoming and remaining a safe, welcoming and affirming environment for all.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of the CAPS staff team
• Demonstrated multicultural competencies
• Ability to form effective working relationships with individuals across lines of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexual orientation
• Professional knowledge of adult and college student mental health issues
• Professional knowledge of sport performance and student-athlete mental health
• Professional knowledge of mental health assessment
• Professional knowledge of suicide assessment, crisis assessment, crisis management and referral
• Knowledge of multicultural issues
• Knowledge of college student development issues
• Ability to read & complete clinical notes and records in a timely fashion using the computerized Titanium record-keeping system
• Ability to learn & use the computerized Titanium scheduling system for scheduling appointments, meetings and other activities
• Ability to learn and use word-processing and spreadsheet software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, or closely related field required
• Licensed or license eligible as an LPC or Clinical Psychologist in the State of Virginia
• At least 1 year of experience providing mental health counseling services to young adults (18-25 years old) required
• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity related to anti-racism, social justice, multicultural issues, and ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Preferred experiences include any of the following:

• 1 or more years’ experience working in a college or university counseling center
• 1 or more years’ experience working within a collegiate athletics department with student-athletes on performance and mental health concerns.
• Interest & experience in brief therapy modalities
• Interest & experience working with underrepresented populations

WORK HOURS:

• Part-time, non-exempt position
• Business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; will work as needed, approximately 1 day per week;may include evenings/weekends
• This is a part-time, limited term positionthrough June 30, 2025

ABOUT UR :

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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