Counselor

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD, US
Base: $70,000 - $73,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Master's degree in counseling or related field
Two years of clinical experience in education
Knowledge of crisis intervention and trauma management
The Upward Bound Counselor provides essential personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income potential first-generation college students

Job Summary

  • The Upward Bound Counselor provides essential personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income potential first-generation college students.
  • Candidates must possess a Master's degree and at least two years of clinical experience within an education or community setting.
  • The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $73,000 with standard benefits for regular exempt staff.

Matching Summary

The Upward Bound Counselor provides essential personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income potential first-generation college students.

Salary

Base: $70,000 - $73,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in counseling or related field
  • Two years of clinical experience in education
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention and trauma management
  • Experience with group psychodynamics and supervision
  • Skill in assessing psychological disorders

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to train student workers and paraprofessionals
  • Experience with program development workshops
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
  • Research methodology knowledge for scientific investigations

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree from accredited institution
  • 2 years clinical/counseling experience
  • LGPC with 2000 supervised hours acceptable
  • Ability to obtain LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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