Mon, Feb 3rd, '25
Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by February 14, 2025
early August 2025; specific date may be negotiable
Mon, Feb 3rd, '25
Hiring Department
The Counseling Center is part of the MU Student Health and Well-Being unit, which includes the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, and Wellness Resource Center. The Center is an APA-accredited doctoral internship site and serves a multiculturally diverse and international student community. The Counseling Center focuses on multicultural competence, affirmation and inclusive excellence, and the staff seeks like-minded professionals to join a team engaged in efforts to enhance campus services to better support all students.
Job Description
Essential Functions
The successful candidate will have a “generalist” competence and experience in
the treatment of a wide variety of diagnoses and life problems. In addition,
MUCC clinicians are encouraged to assume expertise in specific areas of
personal interest including a mode of service delivery, clinical issue/need,
and/or work with a specific identity group on campus. While candidates should
not exclude themselves from consideration for a position, preference will be
given to applicants demonstrating experience and skill set in the following
areas:
Inquiries and applications are encouraged from professionals representative of all aspects of diversity as well as from persons possessing a range of levels of professional experience.
Job Duties Include:
The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills; value a multifaceted approach involving linked clinical and training efforts; show a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus partners, and student groups; have a commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations; interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor; an awareness of the importance of life balance and a commitment to the importance of the developmental perspective of counseling services.
Shift
This position is available by early August 2025; specific date may be negotiable.
40 hours per week
This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s
success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences
and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the
excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This
commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and
applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and
competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or
any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy
applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting,
hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and
terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or
call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and
ADA at 573-884-7278.
University Description
The University of Missouri (www.missouri.edu) (MU, Mizzou), with approx. 31,000 students and more than 300 degree programs in 19 colleges and schools, has a reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and student services. MU is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), one of only 64 member universities in total. The campus is an attractive environment, and the facilities and services available to students are among the best. Mizzou, is a member of the Southeastern Conference, competing in a variety of sports at the 1A level. The following links provide more information: https://missouri.edu/visit
http://measuresup.missouri.edu/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_medium=Homepage&utm_campaign=homepageBanner
Region Description
Columbia, Missouri (http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/) with a population of approx. 126,000 offers a high quality of life with numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, art, music, sports, shopping, and community service. In addition to MU, Columbia College and Stephens College are located in the city and five other colleges and universities are within 30 miles of Columbia. Columbia Public Schools are highly regarded and have a solid reputation for quality: http://www.cpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Columbia’s centralized location offers quick access to St. Louis and Kansas City (each within a 2-hour drive), as well as the State Capitol, Jefferson City. Columbia Regional Airport offers service via American Airlines with direct flights to Chicago and Dallas-Ft. Worth. Columbia is home to the multi-use MKT Trail, which is connected to the Katy Trail that stretches 240 miles across Missouri. Columbia is known as a “festival town,” as it is host to the internationally-renowned True/False Film Festival (https://truefals.org/) and the Roots N Blues music festival (https://rootsnbluesfestival.com). There are various opportunities to get involved with community organizations and volunteering across a range of social issues and interests. Columbia celebrates and has space for numerous faiths including Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, and non-denominational spirituality.
Columbia is also a regional center for medical services (including the MU Medical school and MU Hospitals and Clinics) and a home to several major insurance companies, home loan companies, and industry.
Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work and relevant licensure (or eligible to be licensed within 12 months) within the State of Missouri.
Two or more years of post-degree experience in counseling is preferred. Licensure must be maintained as a requirement for employment. Provisional licensure will not be accepted as clinician must be able to practice independently.
Additionally, a minimum of one year of clinical experience working in a college counseling center (this may include practica, internship or post-doctoral experience) is desired.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $70,000 - $91,140 annually, depending on experience and other qualifications.
Global Grade: GGS 010
University Title: Senior Counselor Health/Welfare/Wellness
Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.
In addition to the online application, please include the following materials: 1) a letter of application highlighting relevant experiences and fit with the position and addressed to the Search Committee Chairperson; 2) a current vita; and 3) contact information (including e-mail addresses) for at least four professional references. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. Materials should not be e-mailed or mailed.
Criminal background checks will be conducted on finalists prior to finalizing offers of employment.
For questions regarding the online application process, contact Human Resource Services (muhrs@missouri.edu or 573-882-7976). For questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Christine Even (evenc@missouri.edu) at 573-882-6601.
Application Deadline
Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by February 14, 2025 but applications will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled.
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