Transylvania University

Transylvania University (www.transy.edu), a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college of 1,000 students in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a student counselor position and health educator.

Transylvania University is in search of a dynamic and compassionate professional to play a pivotal role as a Student Counselor & Health Educator. This role, with a strong emphasis on health education and wellness promotion, is crucial in supporting the holistic well-being of our students. It combines direct clinical services with proactive, campus-wide health education initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a licensed mental health professional with a strong background in health promotion, prevention programming, and inclusive outreach strategies.

Campus counselors provide mental health counseling to current Transylvania University students.  This includes triage, individual counseling, crisis counseling, administering assessments and case management for those students seeking mental health services.  Duties also include providing resources, referrals and advocacy for students as needed or requested. The Campus Counselor will respond to crises as needed and consult with other professionals, staff and faculty regarding the mental health needs of individual students when appropriate.

The Campus Counselor is responsible for maintaining documentation and records on an electronic records management system and ensuring confidentiality in all aspects of their job. The candidate should be comfortable with learning new electronic systems and maintaining data. The Campus Counselor is expected to maintain a professional licensure and the required continuing education, as well as stay abreast of college mental health, current mental health research, and trends.

The majority of the Campus Counselor’s schedule will be focused on providing direct clinical services to a diverse student population with emotional, relationship, interpersonal, health, and/or academic issues through assessment, intake, individual therapy, psycho-education, and documentation of each encounter.  The Campus Counselor will work closely with the Coordinator of Counseling Services and other team members to meet the demand for services. 

As a health educator, this position will develop and implement evidence-based health education programs and prevention initiatives addressing topics such as mental health, substance use, sexual health, nutrition, and stress management.  They will partner with campus stakeholders (Residence Life, Athletics, Academic Affairs, Student Organizations, etc.) to deliver engaging outreach and training tailored to student populations. Additionally, this position will evaluate program effectiveness and continuously refine content based on student feedback and emerging trends in college health. 

This position requires a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, social work or a related field; relevant experience and a professional license. This includes LPCC, LPCA, LCSW, and LMFT’s. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with college-aged students or issues unique to emerging adulthood.

Please apply by September 19; however, resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit resume and cover letter online only by following the staff job openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs.  Please write your cover letter to the attention of Tricia Hite, Coordinator of Counseling Services. 

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.