Staff Counselor

Hiring Department:    University Counseling Center (UCC)

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification: $49,000/Annual, Full time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long term care insurance, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.  
Work Schedule:

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM on the closing date.

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Position Details:    A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

This is a unique opportunity for an entry level professional to develop skills in a team setting with a focus on our mission. This position will work with the UCC team in fulfilling Clinical, Education, and Outreach duties, which are the three pillars of our center.  
UCC Mission:
With special attention to promoting diversity the University Counseling Center empowers all students to reach their fullest potential while providing challenging self-growth opportunities through a full-range of therapeutic interventions and training opportunities.


To provide individual, couples, and/or group counseling to University Students, and serve as a consultant in regard to substance use matters to faculty, staff, and other members of the University community. Participate with the team in a variety of outreach activities, with a focus on diverse student populations. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct intake interviews, diagnosis, consultations, referrals (as needed), and provide ongoing therapy to University students, couples, and/or groups
• Provide emergency and walk-in services to students
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service presentations
• Conduct Outreach services
• Represent the University Counseling Center for campus committees or groups
• Engage in professional activities and professional development
  • Will receive supervision from current LACs/LPCCs on staff
• Participate in diversity oriented workshop, retreat, conference, or program development in support of diversity at UND
• Adhere to the Community Values Statement of UND

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Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Counseling
• Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or eligible for LAC status by September 2018
• Eligible to obtain LAPC status within 12 months of start date
• Experience with counseling specific to young adult populations
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 



Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and experience specific to working with diverse populations
• Experience counseling crisis/trauma victims
• Experience working in a counseling center

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EEO/AA for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.