Staff Counselor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Staff Counselor

Med-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003113)

The School of Medicine (SOM) Counseling Services and the University Counseling Center (UCC) exist to ensure healthy and thriving lives for Pitt’s diverse student population.

To serve the needs of medical school community, we employ a multidisciplinary staff of mental health professionals, including licensed professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers in various mental health disciplines.

The SOM Staff Counselor will provide direct and indirect services to students including but not limited to, individual, relationship, and group therapy, clinical consultation, outreach programming, and participate in supervision and training as selected and/or assigned. The Staff Counselor will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the medical school

Job Summary

Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a diverse population of students/clients within the University’s Counseling Center. Develops treatment plans and utilizes specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Oversees comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews. Supervises interns and fellows and provides outreach programming and consultation. Provides on-call emergency coverage, prepares reports, and performs administrative duties.

Essential Functions

The School of Medicine Staff Counselor will provide:

Direct services to students. Duties include, but not limited to:
• Individual and group counseling, psychological assessment, developmental and crisis counseling, and relationship counseling.
• Care coordination
• Development and participation in Outreach programming and services (e.g. Let’s Talk, TAO, Workshops, etc.)

Non-Direct activities. Duties include, but not limited to:
• Administrative time
• Participation on treatment teams
• Consultation with third parities
• Clinical liaison with campus departments/programs
• Supervisor of trainees
• Advising student groups/organizations
• University and/or UCC committee meetings

Physical Effort

This position requires attendance at meetings and outreach activities at various locations on and off campus.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Psychologist - Counseling Center

Job Family: Health Professionals

Job Sub Family: Behavioral & Mental Health

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Master's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Doctorate degree (preferred) in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited program. Preference given to applicants with expertise/interest in the following areas: Crisis Management, Multicultural Care, Stepped Care, Telemental Health, Embedded Services, Psychological Assessments, Disordered Eating, Gender Affirmation Trauma, Substance Use, Research, Graduate, Professional and International student concerns. PA licensure or eligible to attain such licensure within 12 months of hire.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *a flex/hybrid work arrangement is available upon hire with some hours outside of normal business hours based on student need. Mostly remote, but must be available for in-person work as directed to accommodate student needs. **Must be within commuting distance of the University to be considered

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable