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Counselor - University Counseling Center

Lipscomb University
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Dec 02, 2025
Description Conducts initial evaluations and diagnostic assessments of students. Provides consultation, crisis intervention, and/or psychotherapy to students for mental health issues related to personal and educational concerns. Provides group counseling sessions for students as needed. Assesses need for psychological testing and provides or refers for such services as is appropriate to training. Establishes and maintains liaison with and refers students to other community mental health providers for treatment when appropriate. Plans, initiates, and conducts campus outreach and preventive programs, particularly to minority and other underserved populations (e.g., international students, veterans, athletes). Collects, stores, and uses client records in accordance with state and federal laws and standards of professional ethics so that the highest level of client confidentiality may be maintained. Develops and promotes Counseling Center as a college resource by communicating information about services and policies of the Center to prospective clients and parents. Maintains a liaison relationship with Graduate Faculty and Faculty Supervisors, attends meetings, and completes requirements related to graduate students' training needs. May direct or coordinate specific area(s) of Counseling Center function as assigned by Director (e.g., intern training, outreach programming). Consults with and advises faculty and administrative staff regarding mental health issues affecting the education process. Serves as liaison to other offices/departments and serves on Student Affairs and campus-wide committees as assigned. Attends/assists with University functions of general importance to the student body or University (e.g., Orientation, Commencement). Responsible for upholding federal, state and local laws as they relate to the practice of mental health. Maintains license with appropriate continuing education training. Behaves in a manner consistent with Ethics Code of the American Counseling Association and/or the Ethics Code consistent with the degree and licensure. Qualifications Education Masters (required) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.