Job Information
University of Southern Maine Clinical Counselor in Portland, Maine
Position Title:
Clinical Counselor
Campus:
Portland
City, State:
Portland ME
Department:
Health and Counseling - PHCS
Bargaining Unit:
UMPSA
Salary Band/Wage Band:
05
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm, weekends and evenings as required
Statement of Job:
The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Counselor. The University of Southern Maine has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its staff and faculty and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich this mission.
Our University Counseling Services (https://usm.maine.edu/counseling-services/) promote emotional growth, well-being, and academic success for a diverse student body. Counseling Services provides culturally sensitive mental health and learning services, prevention programming and outreach, and training for emerging mental health professionals. Counseling and Health Services work collaboratively to provide outstanding clinical services for students.
The Clinical Counselor is responsible for providing professional counseling services for students regarding personal, social, academic, occupational, organizational, and mental health concerns. This position also has responsibility for providing psychological consultation to faculty, administrative staff, students, and families. Although this position is mainly clinical, some general outreach work is expected. A senior-level staff member will provide clinical supervision.
This is a full-time, 12-month position with a starting annual salary up to $54,000 commensurate with experience. This position will be based primarily on the Portland Campus but may provide services on all three campuses and via teletherapy.
For a complete job description click here (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/job_descriptions/Clinical_Counselor_00025846.pdf) .
The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.
We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
Clinical experience in a variety of mental health settings, including college counseling centers preferred.
License/Certifications:
Licensure or license eligible at Master’s level (LCPC, LCSW).
Other Information:
To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .
You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.
We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Work Year Calendar:
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, CV/Resume