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 two Staff Psychologists / Counselors to join our Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about student mental health, please keep reading.
The Cook Counseling Center provides mental health services to the student community of Virginia Tech. The Staff Psychologist/ Staff Counselor- LatinX or BIPOC focus 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 THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Cook Counseling Center team; a department centered on promoting student learning, development, retention, and holistic well-being by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Associate Director for Community Engagement, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) The ideal candidate will provide brief, culturally competent counseling for individuals, groups, and couples with diverse clinical concerns, being responsible for providing direct clinical services to undergraduate and graduate students including initial consultation and assessment, crisis intervention as needed, individual and group counseling, and psychiatric referrals. This position will conduct crisis interventions as needed during the day and will provide back-up coverage for the after-hours on-call service. The individual will also 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.
4) Two positions are being hired through this posting, a Staff Psychologist/Staff Counselor with a LatinX focus, and a Staff Psychologist/Staff Counselor with a BIPOC focus. The goal for these positions is to further our work with Hispanic-Latinx, BIPOC communities, and marginalized students as we better understand the lived experiences of these students on this campus. We are particularly interested in hiring individuals with knowledge and experience working with these populations of students. Please indicate on your application to which (or both) you are interested in applying.
5) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
6) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $63,000 - $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: Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center (CCC) supports the mission of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Division of Student Affairs. We promote student learning, development, retention, and holistic well-being by providing resources for improving mental health and identifying psychological barriers to academic success. The CCC supports these efforts through psycho-educational programming, individual, group, crisis, and psychiatric services. CCC’s commitment to service also includes multidisciplinary training, consultation, advocacy, and research
Required Qualifications
• The successful candidate must have a master’s degree in counseling or a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and be licensed or licensed eligible as a licensed professional counselor 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 providing focused therapeutic interventions with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and interest in collaboration with academic departments, faculty, and staff.
• Training and experience in delivering culturally competent interventions.
• Well-developed counseling and clinical supervision skills
• Experience with outreach and educational programming, e.g., prevention programs.
• Experience managing crisis situations, completing risk assessments, and disposition planning to address safety risks.
• 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 Hispanic-LatinX.
• Bilingual.
• Experience or interest in working with students from under-represented populations.
• Previous training and/or experience in a college mental health setting.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$63,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours per week
40
Review Date
05/27/2025
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.
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