Kansas City University
Counselor – Kansas City University
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Counselor
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Kansas City University .
The 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 providing psychotherapy; developing and implementing psychoeducational outreach programs; supervising trainees; and providing consultation (as appropriate) to members of the campus community.
Applicants should attach a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae 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
Supportive Functions
Contribute writing for informational and educational outreach (e.g., emails, Canvas/website content) to students on psychological and wellbeing topics
Complete other administrative tasks (e.g., report‑writing, maintaining Medicat calendar, progress notes)
Assist in developing department goals and objectives
When appropriate, consult with faculty and staff regarding students’ mental health needs. Participate in interdisciplinary support committee meetings for at‑risk students
Attend regular team meetings and other required University activities
Qualifications
Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred. Degree must be from an accredited University, in the field of mental health
Missouri license to provide mental health services
Preference of 3–5 years’ experience counseling undergraduate or graduate level students
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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Counselor
role at
Kansas City University .
The 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 providing psychotherapy; developing and implementing psychoeducational outreach programs; supervising trainees; and providing consultation (as appropriate) to members of the campus community.
Applicants should attach a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae 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
Supportive Functions
Contribute writing for informational and educational outreach (e.g., emails, Canvas/website content) to students on psychological and wellbeing topics
Complete other administrative tasks (e.g., report‑writing, maintaining Medicat calendar, progress notes)
Assist in developing department goals and objectives
When appropriate, consult with faculty and staff regarding students’ mental health needs. Participate in interdisciplinary support committee meetings for at‑risk students
Attend regular team meetings and other required University activities
Qualifications
Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred. Degree must be from an accredited University, in the field of mental health
Missouri license to provide mental health services
Preference of 3–5 years’ experience counseling undergraduate or graduate level students
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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