Counselor

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time, 10-month counselor.

The counselor provides short-term individual counseling for students, and coordinates group activities and outreach programs on matters related to personal development and mental health enhancement.

The position also provides crisis intervention assistance and collaborates with staff and faculty about student concerns.

The counselor serves as a liaison from The Ebersole Health and Wellbeing Center and the Division of Academic and Student affairs to campus committees. 

Duties & Responsibilities


* Provides short term individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, therapy and referrals as needed


* Provides education for students on a variety of topics including relationships, sexuality, sexual violence, alcohol and other  substance use and abuse, eating disorders, and self harm through active and passive programming: conducts trainings and  provides consultation to students, faculty, and staff.


* Consults with and advises faculty and staff about students with emotional and personal problems and/or learning disabilities as appropriate; consults with Student Affairs leaders and on call staff to assist in response to crisis and emergency situations.


* Documents student and consultation records in accordance with professional standards and applicable state and federal laws.


* Assists with maintenance of promotional materials, social media, website, and educational resources. 


* Other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule.

This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning.

Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S.

and worldwide.

We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or Mental Health Counseling required.  Must have or be eligible to obtain a state license in Iowa.  

Working Conditions

This position works in-person on campus.

Cornell College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact human_resources@cornellcollege.edu.

The Center is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some counseling sessions occurring until 6:00 PM.

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