The Wellness Center at Keene State College is seeking applications from mental health professionals who have a strong team orientation, are committed to evidence-based treatment models, and are looking to apply their skills in a flexible, highly creative, and collaborative way with student at an optimal developmental window for growth and change. These are 81%-time benefited positions with appointment dates from August to May.

The Wellness Center is a very dynamic, creative, fun, and rewarding work environment. While the centerpiece of our work is providing direct care to students, there is plenty of opportunity to engage with colleagues within the Wellness Center and the broader campus community. We work to promote wellness orientation throughout the institution and to provide coordinated services to our students. Counseling staff provide training and supervision to graduate practicum students and actively collaborate with medical providers including a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Our strengths include a supportive collegial environment that helps team members identify and build on their specific clinical strengths, a growing group program, delivery of a range of mental and physical well-being programs in collaboration with campus partners, and a strong dedication to student well-being. To learn more about the Wellness Center, visit: https://www.keene.edu/office/wellnesscenter/

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, Counselor’s provide mental health services to enrolled students. Primary responsibilities are providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, performing initial evaluations, and providing crisis interventions. Additional responsibilities include providing consultation services to staff, faculty, and administrators; designing and delivering mental health programming and outreach services to the college community; and other duties as assigned.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:

Application deadline: Application received by July 12 will be provided priority review.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion.

Master’s degree in counseling, clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or other related fields; experience providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy; outreach; programming; mental health consultation; crisis intervention; and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

NH State professional licensure or license-eligible; experience in evidence-based treatment models and brief/intermittent service delivery; experience in an integrated health care setting; and experience supporting students with marginalized identities.

The College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.

Salary is commensurate with experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. These positions are part of the Keene State College Staff Association (KSCSA).

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please
visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

Provide direct clinical services, including initial evaluations, individual, couples, and group counseling, clinical assessments and diagnosis, referrals, and crisis intervention.

Programming & Outreach
1) Assist in the development and planning of campus mental health programming.
2) Assist in the development and provision of various campus outreach services for mental health and wellness issues.
3) Provide inservice training to various departments at the College.
4) Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding general and specific mental health needs of the students.

Participate in various college committees and activities.