Murray State University Hiring for Counselor, Counseling Center at Murray, KY Full Time

Posting Number:

20230043EX

Job Title:

Counselor, Counseling Center

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

10 Months

Position Type:

Staff – Exempt (Monthly)

Department:

University Counseling Services

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Counseling Center is seeking applicants for two full-time, ten month positions.

To provide counseling services for Murray State students.

• Provide mental health counseling services using individual, couples, family and group modalities.
• Provide crisis counseling as needed during business hours.
• Provide university student mental health consultation services as needed.
• Provide appropriate educational programs for faculty, staff, and student groups.
• Utilize electronic medical record system for scheduling clients and maintaining client files.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Counseling Center Policies and Procedures manual.
• Collaborate with the Director on developing programs to meet the mental health needs of the university students.
• Adhere to ethical principles and standards as outlined by the appropriate code of conduct.
• Maintain and provide proof of liability insurance.
• Follow caseload expectations as outlined each semester.
• Assist in the development and support of interns as needed.
• Serve on appropriate committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Licensed as an LPA, LPP, LPC, LPCA, LMSW, LCSW or CSW.
• Licensed or license-eligible in Kentucky
• Maintain appropriate licensure and fulfill all licensure requirements under the authority of the Kentucky Division of Occupations and Professions (psychology, counseling, social work).
• Experience providing mental health counseling
• Experience with cognitive-behavioral therapy

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Experience working with a college population
• Experience with DSM-5.

Minimum Salary:

$30,000

Maximum Salary:

$30,000

Posting Date:

01/23/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Resume

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by February 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.