Mental Health Student Counselor

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Counselor. This position provides mental health counseling services to students that includes clinical evaluations, documentation and case records through electronic health records, scheduling appointments, crisis intervention, and the collaboration and coordination of care with health services and community resources. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Provide mental health counseling to all students, including clinical evaluations, documentation, electronic case records, appointment scheduling, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, coordination with campus health services and community resources, advocating for students when needed with faculty and staff, and conducting mental health and wellness presentations on campus.
• Additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology is required.
• The degree must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Current licensure as a mental health counselor i.e. LGSW, LCSW,LPC or LPCC is required. 
• At least 2 years counseling experience is required.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Evidence of continual professional development in the field of concentration is required.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively conduct intake interviews with students.
• Ability to administer Suicide Risk Assessments.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and management to students presenting in crisis.
• Ability to document all services provided in an electronic medical record.
• Ability to perform consultation, liaison, and outreach activities. 

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.