Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Psychologist / Lpc / Lcsw Cadet Counseling

Title:Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Psychologist /LPC / LCSW Cadet Counseling

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VMI is a state-supported undergraduate military college (1,500 students) located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington is a college town (also home to Washington & Lee) rich with history and natural wonders. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy mountain vistas walking along various trails or on a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Charlottesville and Roanoke are an hour away and a visit to Washington, DC is only a three-hour drive.
Those with professional interest and expertise in counseling young adults are particularly encouraged to apply for this is part-time (10-month: August 1 - May 31 yearly) position. No military experience is necessary. The counseling center will consider a flexible, on-stie, part-time work arrangement working as few as 8 hours per week to 24 hours per week with the flexibility for possible 12-month position.
Job Duties:
Provide short-term individual counseling.
Conduct intakes and psychological assessments.
Provide substance abuse assessments.
Provide consultation services with faculty, staff, parents, and cadets.
Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach programming for the Corps and assist with cadet health and wellness education and activities.
Asist with cadet retention activities.
Provide crisis assessment, counseling, and interventions.
Provide on-call after-hours coverage on rotating basis with other clinical staff.
Remaining involved with local/regional/state/ national organizations related to the department.
Follow record keeping guidelines and adherence to professional standards and codes of conduct.
Committee service as assigned.
The performance of other functions assigned by the Director that contribute to the service offerings of the CCC and the academic mission of the Institute.
Our center promotes and fosters the academic, personal, and interpersonal development of VMI Cadets by providing individual counseling, crisis intervention, consultation for faculty, staff, parents, and cadets, and educational programs to the Corps of Cadets. We have a strong commitment to inclusion so that all cadets feel they can safely and easily use our services ensuring every cadet has the tools they need to succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology or closely related field.
Licensed or license eligible within the next 3 months in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Demonstrated understanding of adherence to ethical codes and applicable state and federal laws regarding the provision of Mental Health services.

Additional Considerations

A Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center.
Well-developed counseling and crisis intervention skills.
A collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues.
The energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging caseload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships.
A self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Licensure as a clinical psychologist, Social Worker, or professional counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

In addition to a resume, please include a cover letter with details regarding your experience as it relates to the key responsibilities of the job. Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7051

Email: wadete@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.