Wellness Specialist for the College of Veterinary Medicine

Requisition ID: 2024-7871

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Student Affairs Department: Counseling Advertised Salary: $60,000 - $65,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Utah State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS; ) and the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM; ) are seeking a Wellness Specialist for the CVM. The position will be housed at a CAPS Satellite Office located in the CVM. The Wellness Specialist will maintain dual reporting lines to CAPS Director (primary supervisor) and the CVM Associate Dean for Academic Programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collegial work environment that values collaboration, inclusion, and trust. This a full-time, benefited, 12-month position on the USU-Logan campus.

The Wellness Specialist provides counseling (consultation, intake, and therapy) for veterinary students, crisis assessments and interventions, and outreach programming on mental health and well-being. The position will be student-centered with program development initially and as the student population grows, it will become heavier on providing clinical services. The position will involve the implementation of outreach programming centered around student success, and a sense of belonging and community within the college. This position offers multiple opportunities for professional development in outreach programming.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities Clinical services (40%): Provide individual and group counseling for students in the college (both face-to-face and teletherapy), clinical consultation (triage appointment), intake, assessment, and crisis interventions. Conduct drop-in hours for CVM students. Prepare for sessions and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical services.

Outreach services (35%): Design and implement outreach and prevention programming to students, staff, and faculty focused on topics such as study skills, stress management, test anxiety, conflict management and effective communication strategies. Assist in planning student orientation activities in the CVM.

Other professional responsibilities (25%): Other essential duties include: 1) providing input in the development and implementation of the new curriculum, especially concerning student mental health and well-being; 2) providing instructional support in the professional skills courses in the DVM degree curriculum; 3) effectively participate in administrative and professional activities (e.g., CAPS staff and division meetings/trainings, conferences, peer consultations, professional development, etc.); and 4) serve on college and university committees when applicable. The qualified applicant will have the option to engage in scientific... For full info follow application link.

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