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Staff Counselor-4

Employer
Florida Atlantic University
Location
Boca Raton

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Counseling
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job location: Boca Raton


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-05-23
Req: REQ06370
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Position Summary:

The department of Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking a Staff Counselor.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

Summary of responsibilities:

  • Provide counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups, regarding a wide range of personal concerns related to their goals, needs, values, attitudes, conflicts, personal and interpersonal styles, social relationships, and developmental or emotional crises.
  • Apply principles, methods, and procedures for understanding, and alleviating, academic, emotional, and/or psychological discomfort and to facilitate effective functioning during the life-span development process, intended to help persons acquire or alter personal-social skills, improve adaptability to changing life demands, enhance environmental-coping skills, and/or develop a variety of problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Participate in the educational programs of the university by offering seminars, courses, and/or supervising the clinical, academic and research experiences of students.
  • Conduct research related to counseling, psychopathology, psychotherapy, understanding mental health characteristics and quality of life as it relates to academic/social/emotional functioning of the college student, understanding the psychological and developmental needs of students, and program evaluation.
  • Develop, implement, and direct clinical programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and two years of related experience required.

UCC experience in multidisciplinary setting.

Strong commitment and experience with diverse individuals and communities including but not limited to: students of color, working-class/working-poor populations, first generation students, LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming clients, people with disabilities.

License eligible in the State of Florida as dictated by the Florida Statutes (i.e., Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) within 15 months of hire.

Salary:

$55,000 - $73,000

College or Department:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2019-05-30-07:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

This position is eligible for deferred pay upon the second academic year of employment.

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