Licensed Professional Counselor (GA322)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Consulting
Posted on May 9, 2024
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students and 38,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
As the primary designated mental health service on campus. Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is a valued partner within the Well-Being Unit. The Well-Being Unit is an integral component of the Division of Student Affairs at Longwood University. Notable features of this IACS accredited center include a well-respected reputation for ethical delivery of services, long-standing masters-level training program, and established and evolving collaborations with Academic Affairs and other campus partners. For more information about our center, please visit www.longwood.edu/CAPS.
Longwood University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to the development of citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. In support of this mission, CAPS is seeking candidates for the position of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (GA322), with the skills and creativity to share our commitment to excellence and who would enhance the diversity of our staff. The Licensed Professional Counselor performs a variety of functions and works collaboratively with others in order to contribute to well-respected comprehensive counseling services The LPC provides clinical services (individual and group therapy; consultation and crisis response) to Longwood University students and provides training and clinical supervision to undergraduate interns and masters-level trainees. This position also performs campus and community outreach; shares rotating emergency/crisis on-call responsibilities; participates in University and Center meetings and committees; consults with faculty, staff, and students; develops and implements consultative relationships with other University units; and attends to professional development.
We seek colleagues who strive to work collaboratively, both within CAPS and across the campus. Those who have strong interpersonal skills and who enjoy building positive working relationships with others. Strong preference will be given to applicants with college/university counseling center experience and applicants with a background in supervision and training.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in a counseling or psychology
- Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Evidence of well-developed skills in clinical diagnosis, psychotherapy/counseling, and crisis management
- Demonstrate ability to work with diverse individuals in terms of identity and clinical presentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Information:
This position is a 10 month, full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position with a preferred start date no later than August 2024. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A successful fingerprint based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 05/08/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references. Link to apply:
