College Counselor

Lesley is seeking a Counselor to join our University Counseling Center. The University Counseling Center provides high-quality, student-centriccounseling services to a diverse population of undergraduate andgraduate students. The Counselor, reporting to the Director ofCounseling Services, will provide direct short-term individual, group,in-person and teletherapy psychological counseling and crisisintervention services to our student population. In this role, they willprovide assessment and recommendations for the most appropriatetreatment, provide crisis intervention and support for individualstudents and student groups in emergency situations. Additionally, theywill provide referral services to outside resources when a higher levelof care is needed.

The Counselor will provide consultation and educationto faculty and staff regarding student behavioral and emotional issues,classroom concerns, and current behavioral health issues. Incollaboration within Student Life and Academic Development (SLAD), theywill provide educational programs and workshops; participate inorientation, admissions and outreach events across the University; andengage in professional development activities to maintain licensure andEnhance Professional Skills. Qualities And Capabilities A Successfulcandidate will have:

Master\'s Degree in Counseling, Psychology orSocial Work 2-3+ years of experience as a licensed clinician withadvanced diagnostic and therapeutic skills, particularly usingshort-term treatment interventions and crisis intervention Experienceworking with students in a higher education setting Preference will begiven to candidates with experience and interest in working with one ormore of the following areas: BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA + communities,international students, neurodiversity, artists, expressive therapies,IFS, DBT, group therapy, spirituality in psychotherapy, mindfulness. Must be currently licensed in Massachusetts. License (LMHC or LCSW) isRequired Occasional Evening Or Weekend Responsibilities.

Why LesleyLocated in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University ishighly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the humanarts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fostersa highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theoryis integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni areempowered to improve and enrich communities. We offer a competitivebenefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-termdisability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, agenerous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees andtheir dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley iscommitted to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives thathelp to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental toinstitutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesleystrives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense ofbelonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participateequally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop eachindividual\'s capacity to confidently and competently engage within andacross difference.

Given an evolving national context and the rapidchange in the demographic profile of our country, the University hasmade a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campusclimate and diversity capabilities as an institution. ExpressingInterest A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressingpast and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusionthrough teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be includedfor full consideration.