Mental Health Counselor, Underrepresented Student Specialist

Macalester College seeks to hire a full-time Mental Health Counselor, Underrepresented Student Specialist. This position supports the mental health needs of Macalester students in one or more underrepresented identity groups, including BIPOC students, LGBTQIA+ students, First Generation students, and/or International students. The successful candidate will possess specialized knowledge in providing mental health care to one or more of these populations. They will provide clinical intervention and support services for students challenged by emotional and mental health concerns that compromise their personal and academic stability and success, including individual short-term counseling, crisis intervention, support group services, consultation and referral. They will also participate in programmatic and outreach initiatives related to mental health and specifically underrepresented students. This position serves a diverse, traditional-age college student population, sits in Macalester College's Hamre Center for Health & Wellness, and reports directly to the Director of Counseling.

• Provides short-term individual mental health counseling, crisis intervention and support group facilitation, with a specific focus on care for underrepresented students.
• Provides community education programming, trainings and/or outreach services in collaboration with campus partners (i.e. Department of Multicultural Life, International student programs, etc.).
• Prepares appropriate documentation and reporting. 
• Participates in and contributes to staff meetings, case consultations, and committee assignments. 
• Provides referral guidance and consultation services to students, parents and the larger campus community. Supports coverage for after-hours services by serving in an on call consultation on a rotating or as-needed basis.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and campus life.
• Actively engages in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion to increase individual capacity to support institutional changes that create and sustain a welcoming and inclusive environment across the Macalester community.