Position
Counselor
Overview
Join to apply for the Counselor role at Messiah University’s Student Activities Board.
Position Details
* Classification Details
* FLSA Status: Exempt
* Position Title: Counselor
* Position Type: Staff
* Employee Group: Administrative
* Time Status: Full-Time
* Time Category: Full Time (1560-2080 hours)
* Annual Hours: 1734
* # of Months: 10
* Hours Per Week: 40
* Work Dates: August 1 – May 31
* Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary: This position provides professional individual and group counseling to students and works with other educators and staff to provide educational and support opportunities for students. This position also provides primary oversight to Engle Center drug and alcohol programming.
Education & Experience
Education Required: Master’s degree in a counseling-related field; professional license preferred.
Education Preferred: Experience with drug and alcohol counseling preferred.
Experience Required: 2 years counseling experience in a college setting required; 2 years experience with addictions counseling preferred.
Experience Preferred: Experience with addictions counseling preferred.
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to assess and diagnose mental health and substance abuse disorders
* Knowledgeable with applying a variety of counseling treatment modalities
* Understanding of developmental psychology as it pertains to college-age students
* Thorough understanding of addictions counseling, brief interventions, motivational interviewing and the referral process for appropriate levels of care for substance abuse disorders
* Ability to empathize with students and relate well to a diverse student body
* Ability to facilitate groups
* Excellent organizational and program design skills
* Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to conduct effective program assessment
Special Working Conditions
May need to work evenings and weekends for on-call services and educational programs.
Duties
Essential Duties
* Provide individual counseling to students under the supervision of the Director of Counseling and Health Services.
* Produce and maintain client case documentation in keeping with professional standards.
* Collaborate with other departments or staff in providing support for students.
* Provide screening of adjudicated and self-referred substance users.
* Lead educational groups for substance users.
* Provide consultation, education, motivational interviewing training, and outreach services to faculty, staff, and students on substance-related issues.
* Plan, communicate, and present one campus-wide drug/alcohol program per semester.
* Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
* Attend meetings as requested
Secondary Duties
* Serve as a resource person to the University on matters relating to substance abuse issues.
* Other duties as assigned.
Posting Details
Posting Date: 08/07/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Deadline: Diversity
Required Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
* Resume
Contact
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