POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Position Overview: The Counselor/Psychologist, Alcohol/Other Drug Professional works with a team of licensed mental health and substance use professionals, offering generalist support as a licensed clinician and providing direct therapeutic services, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and screening/referral to students. This clinician will provide consultation to staff, students, and families regarding clinical issues and the functioning of the Counseling Center, create and participate in outreach efforts, and manage crisis calls. The Counselor/Psychologist: Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Professional provides leadership, visioning and direction around the coordination of substance use and co-occurring assessment, treatment and referral for the Counseling Center. This includes but is not limited to specialized individual and group counseling for students that are struggling with substance use issues or co-occurring concerns, partnership and collaboration with the collegiate recovery program (CRP), and outreach and collaboration with campus departments that frequently address substance use issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services (assessment, individual and group therapy) for Marquette and MIAD students. Provide crisis intervention services for students, including students dealing with issues surrounding alcohol and/or substance use; consultation and referral for students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct programming and outreach related to AOD on college campuses and its impact, at times after hours and some weekend hours are indicated. Collaborate when needed to conduct campus assessment of the needs and gaps in substance use services and provide recommendations for new service areas. Develop referral networks for all levels of care that can respond to and meet the extended treatment/support needs, identities, and co-occurring concerns.
• Serve as a primary consultant for other staff and trainees working with clients with AOD and co-occurring concerns; work with Director and Health Promotion/Prevention and Collegiate Recovery team to determine the provision of services to meet community needs related to substance use prevention, assessment, intervention/treatment and referral needs. Provide supervision of an advanced-level practicum student/trainee and participate as a member of the training team, when indicated. Provide training opportunities and in-services to clinical staff in Wellness + Recreation as it relates to maintaining state licensure and/or certifications and needs for ongoing professional development and/or research.
• Serve as a liaison between the Counseling Center and departments or stakeholders who address AOD-related concerns and demonstrate willingness and/or experience with co-workers, university partners from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Participate in university/departmental committees, task forces, and work groups to represent evidence-informed, culturally responsive AOD services.

ABOUT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wis., that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools.

In support of the University’s value for Cura Personalis and rooted in a commitment to culturally competent and evidence-based practices, the Marquette University Counseling Center (MUCC) addresses the needs of students and consults with faculty and staff in order to promote psychological health among Marquette undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and enhance the well-being of the Marquette community.  Marquette students seek MUCC’s services for a variety of reasons, including career concerns, transition issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating/body image issues, trauma/sexual assault, alcohol/substance abuse issues, and interpersonal issues, among others.  MUCC offers campus delivery of mental health services in the form of individual and group counseling, psychiatric services, and crisis services.  MUCC emphasizes being a visible presence on campus and builds partnerships with the campus community through outreach and consultation services. 

Our center contributes to the development of mental health professionals through training opportunities to advanced doctoral students and post-doctoral residents.  Because our Center provides time-limited clinical services, training is focused on providing therapeutic interventions within a brief therapy model.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Clinical, counseling psychology, social work; other related clinical degrees
• WI state licensure at degree level (or within 1 year of employment.
• Substance Use Certification (or eligible within 1 year) – WI state.
• A minimum of two years of experience in both mental health and substance use clinical fields is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply culturally sensitive and responsive psychotherapy and crisis assessment within the time-limited practice of the MU-CC.
• Ability to work with high acuity students with complex mental health and substance use concerns.
• Ability to work successfully within a multidisciplinary team, multiple systems, at times with competing priorities.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality and privacy standards in all forms of communication.
• Electronic health record experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral/Advanced degree in Clinical, counseling psychology, social work; other related clinical degrees
• Experience in a University Counseling Center setting, working with college-aged demographic, including non-traditional-aged and professional school students.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience working with students with intersecting identities.
• Experience conducting group counseling and/or Telebehavioral health

COMPENSATION

Salary is commensurate with degree level and experience. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Curriculum vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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