Counseling

• Provide individual, conjoint, and group counseling to Valparaiso University students.
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis counseling for students whenever needed.
• Provide consultation concerning students and student problems to faculty, staff, students, parents, and other professionals.
• Administer and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments.
• Maintain accurate client records within legal and ethical guidelines of the profession.
• Provide referrals to clients requiring external providers.  

• Develop and present outreach programs and services to address and respond to the needs of the campus community.
• Participate in outreach activities in the greater community on a time-available basis.
• Provide consultation and referral for University faculty, staff, and administration regarding Counseling Center policies, procedures, and services, as appropriate.

• Share orientation and supervision responsibilities for mental health trainees with other professional staff.
• Participate in continued professional growth via activities such as seminars, conferences, and in-services.
• Work cooperatively with fellow professionals to develop and implement Counseling Center services.

• Be knowledgeable of and support Counseling Center policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support Student Affairs goals and objectives.
• Consult with director and other staff regarding all major decisions which affect the Counseling Center.
• Collaborate with staff to formulate annual Counseling Center goals and objectives.
• Participate in Counseling Center, Student Affairs, and University committee work, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for marketing the Counseling Center services.
• Administer and coordinate assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the selection of Counseling Center professional and support staff.
• Provide consultation and referral for University faculty, staff, and administration regarding Counseling Center policies, procedures, and services, as appropriate.
• Provide input for budget formulation and implementation for the Counseling Center.
• Accept additional responsibilities when needed.

Staff Therapist position is a 10 month, full time position. August 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011.

Review of all candidates will begin March 12, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of interest, vita, and names and contact numbers of three references to:

Stewart E. Cooper, Ph.D.
Director, Counseling and Services
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Email: Lisa.Dorsey@valpo.edu
Phone: 219-464-5002
Fax: 219-464-6865