Counselor/Coordinator, Health & Wellness

About the role

The Counselor/Coordinator, Health & Wellness at Northwestern University Qatar provides licensed mental‑health services, develops wellness programs, and oversees disability‑accommodation services for the campus community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver culturally grounded individual and group psychotherapy, conduct assessments, crisis interventions, and interpret psychological inventories.
• Maintain confidential counseling records, manage case loads, and provide after‑hours on‑call support.
• Design, implement, and evaluate health‑ and wellness‑education initiatives; represent the counseling unit on‑ and off‑campus and collaborate with Education City partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the AccessibleNU office, coordinating accommodation requests and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and Qatari regulations.
• Collect and manage student immunization records and align counseling services with Northwestern University‑CAPS standards.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field.
• Five to eight years of post‑master’s experience in a university counseling center or comparable setting.
• Current licensure for independent practice in the United States, Qatar, or an equivalent jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to work within a highly cohesive, interdisciplinary team.

Required skills