Job Description
When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently searching for a Staff Counselor/Staff Psychologist to join our counseling center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. The Cook Counseling Center provides mental health services to the student community of Virginia Tech. The Staff Psychologist/ Staff Counselor works with a multidisciplinary staff of counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurse practitioners, psychology interns, psychiatry residents, and practicum students to deliver services that maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical care. The center is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and has a doctoral internship program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Thomas E. Cook Counseling team; a department committed to a spirit of excellence in providing timely and relevant university mental health services.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Director in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) You'll provide brief, culturally competent counseling for individuals, groups, and couples with diverse clinical concerns while maintaining full and accurate case notes.
4) You'll work with partners across the university to develop and provide culturally informed outreach and prevention services as well as partner with others on staff to provide training for other staff members.
5) You’ll be responsible for providing back up coverage for our after-hours crisis service as assigned, and providing risk assessments and crisis management services during the day, as needed.
6) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $65,000-$80,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: The Cook Counseling Center provides mental health services to the student community of Virginia Tech. The Cook Counseling Center was rated #1 by the Princeton Review of Best Colleges for 2021. Virginia Tech is a Land Grant University which is reimagining how education and technology intersect for the purpose of transforming the ways we teach and learn, perform research, and engage with communities around the world. The main campus, located in Blacksburg, VA, offers academic degrees in nine colleges and the graduate school. There are 110 undergraduate majors and 170 master’s and doctoral programs serving 38,000 students. Student Affairs (of which Cook Counseling is an integral part) intentionally create environments where relationships flourish, diverse ideas converge, and people discover a purpose greater than themselves.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s degree in counseling or social work or a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and be licensed or licensed eligible as a licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker or licensed clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supervision may be provided with a goal of licensure within 1-2 years from start date of employment, depending on degree and licensure requirements.
• Experience in providing focused therapeutic interventions with a multidisciplinary team
• Training and experience in delivering culturally competent interventions
• Experience with managing crisis situations, completing risk assessments, and disposition planning to address safety risks
• Well-developed counseling and clinical supervision skills
• A self-motivated, self-directed commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice
• The energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of the role while maintaining positive and healthy relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues with acceptance, respect, and trust
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience and interest in working with college-student/young adult population
• Experience or interest in working with students from under-represented populations
• Strong commitment to social justice and issues of diversity
• Previous training and/or experience in a college mental health setting
• Interest and/or experience collaborating with other departments or offices on multidisciplinary teams
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$65,000 - $80,000
Review Date
09/02/2024
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Racek at lisaracek@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
