Staff Counselor, Wellness Services/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

PRIMARY DUTY:

      Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Wellness Services-Counseling, this position develops a partnership between the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Wellness Services to provide regular consultation and effective psychological interventions with students from underserved and diverse populations. This counselor position is primarily located in Wellness Services, however space in the Student Engagement Center of the Student Union will also be utilized for this position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1)     Facilitates the optimal functioning and well-being of NW students by providing individual, couples, and group counseling.

2)     Effective in counseling people from diverse backgrounds and identities including ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, disabilities, religion, socio-economic status, age, and others with a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.  

3)     Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with others regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious beliefs.

4)     Works closely with stakeholders across campus including, but not limited to, the offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Student Affairs; International Programs; and University Police Department.

5)     Ensures that the concerns of students are addressed in an appropriate manner through psychological assessment procedures, making referrals when indicated.

6)     Promotes responsible care of Wellness Service’s students by maintaining documentation in Point and Click/Electronic Health Record of contacts, consultations, and referrals in accordance with professional guidelines.

7)     Ensures that the needs of students are addressed in emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours as needed.

8)     Provides programing, workshops, and presentations by participating in proactive outreach.

9)     Pursues ongoing professional development in cultural competencies to provide services to students of all backgrounds.

10)  Remains knowledgeable about current trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and student development through presentations, publications, and memberships in professional organizations and obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) as required by the state licensing and regulatory board.

11)  Upholds and champions Wellness Service’s Mission of “With every interaction contributes to the holistic wellness of every person” and Wellness Service’s Values of “Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Trust, and Empathy.”

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

      We are particularly interested in receiving applications from historically under-represented groups.

      Education: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university

      Certification/License: licensed, licensed eligible, or licensed seeking in Missouri

      Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a mental health/counseling setting

      Skills: communication, counseling, and people skills     

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

      Education: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

      Certification/License: Professional licensure in Missouri

      Experience: Previous experience 1-3 year in a mental health/counseling setting and a specialization in working with diversity, equity, and inclusion at a higher education institution

      Skills: Excellent research/assessment skills      

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in a typical office environment from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break and may be required to work additional hours during nights and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None  

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy, and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri and 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the website at www.maryville.org. 

UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1905, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location and through Northwest Online.

With an enrollment of about 6,500 students, Northwest has met all measures of the state’s performance-based funding initiative during four of the model’s first five years, and U.S. News and World Report has ranked it as the top moderately selective regional university in Missouri during three of the last four years. Safewise ranks the city of Maryville as one of the “Safest College Towns in America,” while BestCollegesOnline.org has named the Northwest campus one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

The University boasts a 59 percent graduation rate, which is in the 89th percentile of Northwest's national peer group. In addition, 96 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 97 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Zippia, a career website, recently named Northwest the best college in Missouri for getting a job.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers.

Students have opportunities to build their resumes with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

For more information, visit www.nwmissouri.edu. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: As soon as possible                  

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.