Mental Health Counselor - University Counseling Center

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:  

Mental Health Counselor (Multicultural Emphasis)

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming’s (UWYO) Counseling Center (UCC) is hiring a Mental Health Counselor with expertise in providing culturally informed clinical services to diverse and historically marginalized university students (e.g., Black/African-American). This position is a 12-month position.

This position includes a robust benefits package, including a retirement contribution from the University. UCC will also provide professional development opportunities and reimburse for travel expenses. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and provide culturally informed, short-term/brief individual, group, and outreach services to diverse and historically marginalized student populations, including, but not limited to, Black/African-American, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) on UWYO’s campus. 
• Participate in instructing, training, supervising, and evaluating graduate assistants and practicum students in culturally informed methods and procedures of counseling and assessment and educational interventions for alcohol and other drugs.
• Provide workshops,  referrals, and crisis services during office hours and after-hours as needed—flexibility and readiness to provide outreach activities during non-office hours. 
• As needed, to provide consultation to parents, faculty, and staff about mental health topics; provide presentations to various groups on campus on various mental health topics. 
• As needed, liaise between the UCC and other offices within UWYO. 
• Complete necessary and required clinical and administrative paperwork promptly and consistent with professional standards and office expectations. 
• Attend administrative, training, and clinical meetings.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct counseling evaluations, assist in research, and prepare documents for the institution.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Sensitivity
• Stress Tolerance
• Developing Organizational Talent
• Quality Orientation
• Ability to Learn

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: Master’s Degree in a mental health discipline; practicum experience working with diverse populations. 

Experience: 2 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:

• Licensed mental health professional (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Licensed Psychologist). Licensed or license-eligible in Wyoming.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Clinical expertise with Black, Latiné, Native American, and Asian young adults.    
• College counseling experience.  
• Experience creating education and outreach programming for minoritized populations. Training and expertise in providing culturally informed, short-term/individual, group counseling/therapy services to diverse and marginalized student populations.
• A demonstrated commitment to advocacy for multiculturalism in counseling. 
• Dedication to working as a team. 
• Ability to manage conflict and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of and interest in providing supervision to trainees.     
• To have high interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• To behave ethically (e.g., code of Ethics), maintain confidentiality, understand mental health assessment, experience with referrals to health providers (e.g., social worker), and rapport-building.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  Please note the hiring committee will not review incomplete applications.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 02/13/2024 will receive full consideration. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/