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Job Description
The University of Southern Maine’s Health and Counseling Services is seeking Per Diem Clinical Counselors to provide as-needed counseling coverage for USM students. This temporary, part-time role helps students navigate mental health, personal and academic concerns through short-term counseling, assessment and referrals.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct scheduled and walk-in intake assessments and provide short-term individual counseling. Provide group counseling as assigned.
- Assess and support students experiencing acute psychological distress during assigned coverage and connect them with appropriate resources.
- Consult with faculty and staff on student mental health concerns and coordinate referrals and follow-up care with campus and community providers.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and complete required session documentation.
Schedule, Location and Compensation:
Hours are scheduled on a per-diem basis according to departmental needs. Work is primarily in person on the Portland or Gorham campuses, with telehealth provided as appropriate. The position reports to the Clinical Director and receives clinical supervision from a senior staff member.
This position will pay $45/hour.
About the University of Southern Maine
The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.
The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in counseling or social work.
- At least one year of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
- Master’s-level licensure or eligibility for licensure in Maine.
- Experience in a college counseling setting is preferred.
To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of names and contact information for three references.
This posting will remain open until filled.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.
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