Student Counseling Center Staff Therapist

RUSVM

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians.

RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.


*Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024.

 

Opportunity at a Glance:

This position is a non-faculty role within the Student Experience Team, housed in an International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS)-accredited Counseling Center located on the RUSVM campus. Counselors provide primarily in-person individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation services to veterinary medical students. Counselors additionally facilitate outreach and prevention initiatives that foster a supportive campus community. Services are delivered from a trauma-informed framework and in accordance with (IACS) standards for college and university counseling centers.

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver direct clinical services to veterinary medical students, (approximately 65% of total work hours), including in-person individual and group counseling, consultation, and crisis assessment and intervention

· Conduct case management and coordination of care for students

· Develop trauma-informed psychoeducational materials tailored to the needs of veterinary medical students

· Develop and facilitate mental health outreach, prevention and special-topics workshops and presentations for students and the campus community

· Provide clinical consultation within the team as well as for other campus departments, programs and professionals regarding student mental health

· Maintain timely clinical documentation and case management records

· Participate in case conference, departmental and institution-wide meetings

· Provide clinical oversight of the Counseling Center in the absence of the Director

· Adhere to Counseling Center policies and procedures, as well as legal, ethical and professional standards of care

· Deliver high-quality client care while effectively balancing multiple priorities

· Collaborate within the Counseling Center team to support and improve daily operations

· Engage in professional associations and ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices and culturally responsive care

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling or Department Head

Additional Responsibilities:

· May require occasional evening, weekend, or early morning hours.

· Experience with Titanium Software preferred

· Other duties as assigned

Education:

· Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a closely related field.

Licenses/Certifications:

· Must hold independent licensure in counseling (or its equivalent), valid in any US state, Canadian province, or regulated country.

Experience:

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a college or university counseling center

· Demonstrated clinical practice grounded in social justice, trauma-informed, decolonial or liberation-focused approaches

· Ability to triage, providing short-term, long-term, crisis and problem-solving counseling services as clinically appropriate

· Experience developing and delivering outreach and prevention programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong clinical skills in psychotherapy, assessment and crisis intervention

· In-depth knowledge of counseling within a higher educational setting, and the clinical needs of this population

· Demonstrated initiative in identifying campus needs and developing appropriate interventions

· Commitment to working with diverse student populations, through cultural humility and culturally responsive practice

· Interest in and ability to apply trauma-informed principles within client care, team dynamics, campus relationships, and the wider community

· Evidence of being self-motivated, accountable, and collaborative within a team

· Excellent written, oral, and computer communication skills

· Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional standards in counseling practice

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Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Recruitment Note: File review begins upon receipt of applications and continues until the position is filled. Applications from diverse candidates are strongly encouraged.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation