Wellness Counselor

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

February 19, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1524-YN_ADMINPRO - Counselor

Business Title:

Wellness Counselor

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Provide culturally affirming mental health, wellness, and academic counseling services; initial consultations; and crisis assessment and intervention to a diverse graduate and professional student population within the College of Veterinary Medicine. To a lesser degree, this position will also consult with faculty, staff, or student groups regarding wellbeing related issues; provide informational and educational wellbeing programming and activities; and participate as a team member in the planning and implementation of the yearly DVM Student Orientation.

This position is located on the WSU Pullman campus but may be eligible for a hybrid/remote work arrangement when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or related field and the ability to become independently licensed as a mental health professional in the State of Washington within one (1) year of employment.

• Must have or meet qualifications for licensure in the State of Washington within 6 months of hire.

• Desire to work as part of a team-centered department focused on all aspects of student wellbeing and mental health care.

• Demonstrated ability to working collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to ethical delivery of mental health services (i.e. dual relationships, confidentiality, social media boundaries, mandated reporting).

• Training in Couple and Family Counseling or willingness to obtain such training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD or comparable degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.

• Independently licensed.

• Three years of counseling experience with university and/or adult populations.

• Training and experience in Couple and Family Counseling.

• Experience with high achieving populations.

• Work as a secondary school counselor or in a university counseling center.

• Experience creating and presenting wellbeing workshops and presentations.

• Experience in grief and bereavement training and counseling.

• Demonstrated understanding of the Human Animal Bond.

• Experience in the career, academic, and interpersonal development of young adults in academia, and in facilitating the development of adaptive coping skills and mindsets in adjusting to major life transitions.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Name:

College of Veterinary Medicine-Dean's Area

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://vetmed.wsu.edu/https://vetmed.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$4,942.10 - $6,912.60 | Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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