POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

ABOUT EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, counselor education, social work or a relevant mental health discipline from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a counselor
• At least one year of experience supervising staff
• Meets requirements and is designated as a Washington State Approved Supervisor
• Licensed in the State of Washington
• Evidence of a supervised internship, supervised field placement, or equivalent, as part of the requirement for the degree, which included clinical assessment, counseling and crisis intervention, preferably with a diverse college-age population
• Knowledgeable in various counseling disciplines and licensures, including LMHC, LP, MSW, and LMFT, as well as the specific requirements and practices of our center.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and at a level expected of a senior staff position in written and oral communications.
• Demonstrated maturity in leadership and decision-making
• Demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference is given to a candidate with a doctoral degree

COMPENSATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
4. Mission Statement Response - EWU’s mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?