Marietta College
About Marietta College:
For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.
At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.
Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.
More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.
The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.
For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu .
Job Description:
The Student Mental Health Counselor position is housed in the Dr. J. Michael Harding Center for Health and Wellness (CHW) and provides a wide range of counseling services to students, including individual and group counseling sessions, alcohol and other substance use education and counseling, as well as crisis intervention and referral services. These services allow students to seek resolution to personal, emotional, vocational, and/or social problems. The Student Mental Health Counselor also consults as appropriate with faculty and staff colleagues to optimize student mental health and wellness on the Marietta College campus. The Student Mental Health Counselor should possess broad generalist counseling skills and also a working knowledge of eating disorders, sexual violence, sexual orientation, gender, and other identity-related issues. This is a full-time 12-month position, with the possibility for part-time and/or a 9-month appointment and limited summer hours (as needed by the College) if that is the preference of the candidate who is hired.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Provide individual and group counseling, along with crisis intervention and referral services to students. Maintain clinical records and provide clinical documentation and communication with external practitioners as necessary for ethical clinical treatment. Deliver evidence-based education on the prevention of substance abuse, preferably with prior experience using Choices, BASICS, and peer education. Provide case management and advocate services related to identity/identity development and to survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or sexual harassment throughout the duration of College-administered and/or external (i.e., legal) investigations and processes. Provide consultation to various constituents, including faculty, staff, students, and parents. Initiate and respond to requests to provide educational programming to various groups within the college community. Intervene in student crisis and emergency situations of a mental health nature using Critical Incident Stress Management protocols. This includes after hours on-call responsibilities. Provide supervision to trainees in the CHW training program as needed, and as appropriate with regard to the Counselor's specific license endorsements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the field of Counseling or Social Work (as appropriate to the Staff Counselor's licensure) and participate in ongoing professional development through continuing education and conference attendance. Assist with new student recruitment and/or onboarding events. Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in training, supervising, and consulting with other staff and trainees about alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment services. Provide College-mandated and voluntary substance abuse assessments for Marietta students. Pursue and maintain relationships with treatment centers in order to facilitate effective referrals for intensive outpatient therapy and/or inpatient therapy. Serve on appropriate college committees, as assigned. Work cooperatively with both college departments and community-based agencies to enhance efforts related to the prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence, and sexual harassment.
Requirements:
Required Skills and Abilities:
Completion of a graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling or social work. Licensed to practice, or eligible for licensure, in the State of Ohio as an LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LSW, LISW, or LISW-S. Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Commitment to working effectively as a member of a team delivering both medical and counseling services. Proficiency in client/direct service provision, especially to a diverse student population. Desired Qualifications:
One to three years related experience, preferably in a college student health center setting. Certification, or eligibility for certification, in the State of Ohio for chemical dependency counseling. Experience providing substance abuse services. A solid foundation in student development theory. Working knowledge of electronic medical records, scheduling software, and other computer software programs. While not required, preference is for candidates with LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, or LISW-S credential.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.
Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
For nearly two centuries, Marietta College has embraced its commitment to serving young adults seeking to better their lives and to turn their life's passions into actionable good in the world. Committed to a contemporary liberal arts education and home to the 16th oldest chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Marietta offers more than 40 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Sustainability Leadership, and Psychology.
At Marietta, students learn from talented faculty members who are respected in their fields and wholly dedicated to teaching the next generation of leaders. Our professors share their knowledge with students and challenge them to develop their skillsets through serious research, experiential opportunities, and internships. Every student completes Marietta's rigorous General Education Curriculum, which builds strong communication skills and exposes students to new ideas and interests.
Our varsity athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III and against some of the best in the nation as a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference. Marietta has won six national championships and 64 conference titles, including an OAC-record 46 baseball titles.
More than 26,000 living members of The Long Blue Line proudly support their alma mater and help current students gain internships and connections into their chosen industries. This support, in addition to the vibrant growth on campus, is one of the reasons why The Chronicle of Higher Education named Marietta College one of the Great Colleges to Work For.
The College sits on 90 picturesque acres in Marietta, Ohio, located just blocks from a historic downtown and the Ohio River.
For more information about the College, please visit marietta.edu .
Job Description:
The Student Mental Health Counselor position is housed in the Dr. J. Michael Harding Center for Health and Wellness (CHW) and provides a wide range of counseling services to students, including individual and group counseling sessions, alcohol and other substance use education and counseling, as well as crisis intervention and referral services. These services allow students to seek resolution to personal, emotional, vocational, and/or social problems. The Student Mental Health Counselor also consults as appropriate with faculty and staff colleagues to optimize student mental health and wellness on the Marietta College campus. The Student Mental Health Counselor should possess broad generalist counseling skills and also a working knowledge of eating disorders, sexual violence, sexual orientation, gender, and other identity-related issues. This is a full-time 12-month position, with the possibility for part-time and/or a 9-month appointment and limited summer hours (as needed by the College) if that is the preference of the candidate who is hired.
Essential Functions of the Position:
Provide individual and group counseling, along with crisis intervention and referral services to students. Maintain clinical records and provide clinical documentation and communication with external practitioners as necessary for ethical clinical treatment. Deliver evidence-based education on the prevention of substance abuse, preferably with prior experience using Choices, BASICS, and peer education. Provide case management and advocate services related to identity/identity development and to survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, and/or sexual harassment throughout the duration of College-administered and/or external (i.e., legal) investigations and processes. Provide consultation to various constituents, including faculty, staff, students, and parents. Initiate and respond to requests to provide educational programming to various groups within the college community. Intervene in student crisis and emergency situations of a mental health nature using Critical Incident Stress Management protocols. This includes after hours on-call responsibilities. Provide supervision to trainees in the CHW training program as needed, and as appropriate with regard to the Counselor's specific license endorsements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the field of Counseling or Social Work (as appropriate to the Staff Counselor's licensure) and participate in ongoing professional development through continuing education and conference attendance. Assist with new student recruitment and/or onboarding events. Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in training, supervising, and consulting with other staff and trainees about alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment services. Provide College-mandated and voluntary substance abuse assessments for Marietta students. Pursue and maintain relationships with treatment centers in order to facilitate effective referrals for intensive outpatient therapy and/or inpatient therapy. Serve on appropriate college committees, as assigned. Work cooperatively with both college departments and community-based agencies to enhance efforts related to the prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence, and sexual harassment.
Requirements:
Required Skills and Abilities:
Completion of a graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling or social work. Licensed to practice, or eligible for licensure, in the State of Ohio as an LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LSW, LISW, or LISW-S. Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Commitment to working effectively as a member of a team delivering both medical and counseling services. Proficiency in client/direct service provision, especially to a diverse student population. Desired Qualifications:
One to three years related experience, preferably in a college student health center setting. Certification, or eligibility for certification, in the State of Ohio for chemical dependency counseling. Experience providing substance abuse services. A solid foundation in student development theory. Working knowledge of electronic medical records, scheduling software, and other computer software programs. While not required, preference is for candidates with LPCC, LPCC-S, LISW, or LISW-S credential.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. All applications/resumes must be submitted through this online process. We regret that we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted by mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please be sure to provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating your application materials have been received.
Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Marietta College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.