Position Announcement
AA #: 07-5-356
Temporary, Full-time Psychological Counselor, Fall Semester 2016/Spring Semester 2017
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
The Temporary, Full-time Psychological Counselor is a member of the faculty in the Department of
Counseling and Human Development which is part of the Health and Wellness area within Student
Affairs. The individual is responsible for providing individual and group counseling, testing, outreach and
crisis intervention services to Bloomsburg University college students. Other responsibilities include
consultation, case conferences; department meeting attendance; and related duties within the
Department of Counseling and Human Development.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in
psychology, counseling, or clinical social work; PA license or proof of immediate eligibility to sit for a PA
license as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker at the time of hire; minimum
of one year experience providing psychological counseling to traditional college-age students; a strong
understanding of college student development; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and
excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution; three years of
successful experience providing psychological counseling; experience providing brief therapy to college
students; some experience with substance abuse counseling, experience providing preventative psychoeducational and wellness programs.
Finalists for this position must communicate well, and successfully complete an interview process as
judged by the department faculty. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular,
full-time faculty within the department conducting the search. Prior to a final offer of employment the
selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to
employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
Clearance and criminal background check. Hiring is contingent upon available funding. Position will
remain open until filled. Competitive salary per the collective bargaining agreement.
A complete application includes a (1) letter of application specifying (a) why you are interested in this
position and (b) a list of skills and competencies enumerating the Required and Preferred Qualifications
that you possess; (2) resume; (3) three professional references with contact information (phone and
email); (4) unofficial copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts and (5) copies of your current
professional license or proof of current eligibility to sit for your license. Send to:
Psychological Counselor Search Committee
Ms. Donna Mattern, Committee Secretary
240 Warren Student Service Center
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 389-4255
Electronic applications will be accepted by dmattern@bloomu.edu. Incomplete applications will not be
considered. For full consideration applications should be received by June 3, 2016.
Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as
required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable
statutes and University policies.