Campus Counselor

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes' drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Saint Mary is seeking a dynamic individual to provide personal/social, career and educational counseling to students. This position will provide a range of counseling services to students as well as provide consultation to faculty and staff concerned about the well-being of USM students. The Counselor serves on the campus CARE Team and provides regular outreach to the campus community in the form of workshops, guest lectures and other wellness events at the university level. In addition to direct service, this role includes administrative and collaborative duties. This position is also responsible for individual student support in relation to career exploration and resources. This position is a full-time, 10-month schedule position (August-May).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist students through counseling, assessment, consultation and referral to develop understanding of personal strengths and weaknesses, to restructure concepts and feelings, or to define goals and actions as these are related to personal, social, educational and career development and adjustment.
• Provide counseling and crisis stabilization for students who request services or are referred by faculty or staff.
• Meet with students and coordinate student transitions from university services to off-campus referrals/resources as appropriate for the level of treatment required.
• Communicate with staff, parents, families or designated emergency contacts regarding emergencies including hospitalizations and other crises to help facilitate success on campus, or transition back to campus if possible, when issues are appropriately resolved for care.
• Develop and maintain a database of community resources that can be utilized by mental health clinicians, physicians as well as campus partners seeking referrals.
• Maintain complete, accurate, timely case notes.
• Attend interdepartmental case management and committee meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Develop and present workshops for staff, faculty and students on mental health and other topics.
• Assist in student orientation, parent orientation, student leader trainings and other events as requested.
• Consult regularly with assigned key campus partners regarding services, access and care for students.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and community providers.
• Coordinate specialty services on campus for student groups who would benefit from group programs.
• Serve on the Coordinated Community Response Team and Coordinated CARE Team and the Student Success Liaison Team.
• Maintain a high level of visibility on campus by attending various events to build relationships with students, faculty and staff and be accessible after hours in the event of an emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work required.
• Current KS clinical license in counseling.
• A minimum of one-year related experience.
• Experience and commitment to working with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Affinity for the mission of University of Saint Mary.

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.