Counselor Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Job Type : Staff

Job Description :

The Psychologist / Counselor will work collaboratively with other members of the Counseling Services team to offer a range of clinical services to KCU medical, dental, and graduate students. Key components of the position include the following : providing psychotherapy; developing and implementing psychoeducational outreach programs; supervising trainees; and providing consultation (as appropriate) to members of the campus community.

Please attach a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vita during the application process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide individual, couple, and group counseling for students (in person and / or virtually, via telepsychology)
• Offer virtual and in-person presentations as well as other outreach services, as needed (e.g. new student orientation, workshops on test anxiety, time management, relationships, coping skills, etc.).
• Participate in crisis response during a student mental health emergency
• Maintain professional licensure by completing continuing education and all other requirements
• Collaborate with Learning Enhancement team and other departments across campus to provide student support and programming
• Represent Counseling Services department and KCU favorably, in accordance with established core values and expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
• Provides guidance and supervision to Practicum Trainees

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Qualifications :

Equal Opportunity Employer

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