Job Description Summary

This position is located at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD.

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) unites nearly 80 degree programs from nine Maryland public universities on one convenient campus in Montgomery County. USG prepares students for careers in high-demand fields—offering academic coaching, career advising, and internship placement. Graduates earn degrees from partner universities, backed by a shared commitment to their success.

Get to know USG and enjoy an active, close-knit community with small class sizes, academic support, and real-world experiences. Together, we make it happen.

The Staff Counselor, Outreach Coordinator in the USG Center for Counseling and Personal Well-being will provide services to students according to assessed campus needs and interests, and will increase the reach and impact of mental health and well-being across campus via consistent marketing and scheduling of events.

The Staff Counselor will collaborate with student groups and other constituents to support and strengthen mental health education and programming efforts to promote student success and personal well-being. Through on-campus services such as academic coaching, career advising, internship preparation, personal counseling, and leadership training, students leave the USG campus with the academic skills and real-world experiences needed for successful careers. The USG Center for Counseling and Personal Well-being fosters learning, growth, wellness, and success throughout the campus community (students, faculty, staff, visitors) utilizing a comprehensive set of counseling, outreach, and consultative services. The Center is dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed or license-eligible within three months of hire in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Physical Demands: Ability to work under pressure; Ability to remain calm and composed;
Prolonged use of computer. Extended period of sitting and listening and talking. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Two (2) years of clinical experience in an ambulatory mental health setting.

Other: LGPC may also be considered with at least 2000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work and the ability to obtain a LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of mental health diagnostic conditions, principles of psychotherapy.
Knowledge of group psychodynamics and supervision.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. 
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

USG-Universities at Shady Grove

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$82,240 - $87,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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