University Counselor | Employee Services
American University of Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Offers a wide range of counseling services including but not limited to: (a) individual and group counseling (b) preventative, psycho-educational and skills-training workshops that enhance and support students and employees' psychological well being (c) time sensitive intervention and outreach programs focused on students' personal growth and development.
- Develops and administer treatment therapies and strategies to accurately help students and employees.
- Provides time sensitive counseling for students and employees who experience critical psychological distress or need urgent care due to trauma, abuse, anxiety etc.
- Strives to promote an atmosphere of trust, confidentiality and respect to encourage parents as well as the AUS community in seeking services or consultation and/or referral aimed at students' psychological health and well being.
- Represents the University Counseling Center on University committees or task-force groups concerning employees'/student's psychological health and well being.
- Represents the University Counseling Center on all major programs such as New Students' Orientation, Parents' Orientation, Registration, Open Days, Study Abroad Programs, Careers events etc.
- Maintains and safeguards confidential information including client files, reports and records as mandated by the profession.
- Participates in the development of policies, procedures and manuals guiding the operations and functions of the center, to ensure that all relevant procedures requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service to students and employees.
- Currently in charge of data analysis and reporting for the service to be shared with the Director of University Health Services and Executive Director of Employee Services.
- UAE national preferred.
- Relevant licensure (UAE).
- Master's degree in psychology or related field.
- A minimum of three years' related experience post qualification.
- Experience of workshop development and delivery.
- Experience of supporting clients in a culturally diverse population.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in Arabic and English to be able to effectively interact with clients and colleagues (Bilingual).
- Awareness and knowledge of UAE culture.
- Advanced listening, sensitivity and empathy skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to establish suitable interventions.
- Sensitivity and awareness of higher education student issues.
- Teamwork skills to be able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals working toward client care.
- Experience of working in the higher education environment.
- Knowledge of educational testing and psychological testing.
- Interested applicants should fill out the
- Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one's qualifications.