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Psychological Counselor
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Position Number: 5211965
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Counseling

Psychological Counselor

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Psychological Counselor

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor for Counseling and Wellness Services, this position is responsible for providing psychological and developmental services for students of Eastern Washington University, as well as consultation services and referrals for EWU faculty and staff.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Required Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Social Work with a minimum of one year supervised practicum/internship experience;
Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Washington. Applicable Washington licensure to be obtained within two years of hire.
Experience providing individual counseling, group counseling, telehealth, and outreach services to young adults preferred.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability, and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
% of Time: 100
Responsibility / Duty:

Provide culturally informed, time-limited individual and group counseling for students who are experiencing psychological, social, academic, or other difficulties that interfere with their ability to succeed academically.
Assess psychological and behavioral problems of students using psychodiagnostic instruments, when appropriate and consistent with clinician training/expertise.
Provide crisis intervention services to the university community (including after-hours services for constituents, as necessary, through effective consultation, triage, and referral).
Participate in the training and supervision of graduate students and/or pre-doctoral interns pursuing degrees in counseling/clinical psychology and social work.
Provide consultative services to individuals and groups associated with Eastern Washington University, through scheduled and extemporaneous means, around issues pertaining to the psychological well-being of members of the university community.
Prepare and deliver educational and preventive workshops/programs that address the developmental, interpersonal, and other psychological issues of particular relevance for a university population.
Participate constructively in such organizational matters as departmental staff meetings and periodic retreats.
Participate in Student Affairs activities pertinent to the development and advancement of student and community wellness (e.g., committee work, retreats, etc.).
Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and internal/external constituencies.
Fulfill all necessary requirements to obtain and retain licensure as a mental health/social work provider in the State of Washington (including continuing education requirements).
Subscribe to and practice in accordance with:
- ACA or ACSWA Ethical Standards for Counselors/Social Workers
- Washington state law as pertaining to the practice of counseling/social work, and
- Agency and university policies and guidelines.
Take an active role in responsibly managing and developing the operation of a program area within Counseling and Wellness Services (see Distinguishing Duties below).
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Clinical Supervisor.

Distinguishing Duties and Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for the development and coordination of services and initiatives in an area of student concern/development in consultation with the Director and Clinical Supervisor. Area of coordination may be determined by student need and/or counselor/social workers area of expertise.
Engage in ongoing consultation and collaboration with center staff, as well as campus and community partners in order to develop services and programming for student concern/development.
Complete formal and/or informal assessment of campus needs in the identified area of student concern/development.
Facilitate Counseling and Wellness Services outreach programming in connection with identified areas of coordination, assessing program effectiveness where feasible.
Provide Counseling and Wellness Services input and leadership on campus committees focused specifically or generally upon the staff members area of expertise and area of coordination.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
This position is covered by the Public School Employees of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf

Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.
Salary Information: The salary for this position is $67,909 (minimum) up to $70,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 04/24/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 05/08/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12165

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.