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JOB The per diem counselor primarily provides direct psychological/mental health care to students. Occasionally the per diem counselor coordinates training and educational services for students, offers consultations and training to staff and faculty and is involved with health, wellness, and preventive initiatives on campus during the academic year. As a part of the Student Experience Department and a member of the Wellness Team, this position plays a vital role in the enhancement of students’ educational experience in the areas of health and wellness. This is a per diem position that is administratively and clinically responsible through the Lead Counselor. This is an academic year position, approximately 20 hours per week. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Assess the needs of eligible clients as they present and determine the best course of care for that individual, symptoms profile and general diagnostic focus.
• Provide evaluations for students who are referred to the center for alcohol or drug abuse.
• Complete safety and risk assessments for students in crisis or students referred for unsafe behaviors.
• Refer clients who exceed the scope of service of campus counseling and wellness services to appropriate disposition in the community.
• Coordinate with medical staff and monitoring of patients receiving services from both Health and Counseling Services with consent of client.
• Provide brief counseling of eligible clients, in either group or individual treatment, to facilitate understanding of personal or interactive issues, to define goals and to develop realistic action plans.
• Demonstrate competence in the use of HU’s digital systems and technology, in general, including but not limited to: University Student Information System (SIS), departmental web, social media sites and counseling electronic record keeping systems to maintain records and releases for patients.
• Provide administration/staff/faculty with consultation and periodic workshops/trainings regarding mental and emotional health of students.
• Participate in Center provided individual and group clinical and administrative supervision as scheduled and indicated.
• Assist with the supervision of graduate interns and practicum students, as needed.
• Consult with other professionals to discuss counseling practices and resources specific to the post-secondary population.
• Provide crisis support and intervention to the Husson community, as needed.
• Complete required CEU/contact hours, clinical supervision, adher to professional code of ethics, timely license renewal, resulting in maintaining complaint-free State of Maine licensure.
• Identify multiple specific topics on wellness and facilitate Outreach activities and events based on these topics for students throughout the campus during the academic year; collaboration with Wellness Center staff on activities, as needed.
• Participate in Student Experience Department facilitated events, as needed and including an occasional evening or weekend.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**

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