Clinical Counselor (10 month)

Clinical Counselor

Department : Student Affairs, Wellness Center - Counseling Services

Location : Columbia, MO

Type : Staff, Full time,10- month position (August - May)

Pay : $55,000 to $58,000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographical location)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary :

The Licensed Clinical Counselor in Counseling Services provides individual counseling, consultation and crisis intervention services to students and collaborates with staff / faculty regarding students of concern, along with promoting and offering programs and services that support health and wellness on campus. The clinician is an active member of the division of Student Affairs, creating opportunity for programming partnerships and invaluable professional connections.

Essential Functions :

• Work in an uplifting and balanced environment that promotes student wellness.
• Provide comprehensive individual and / or group counseling services to students.
• Refer, consult, and coordinate with community resources regarding psycho social needs of students when appropriate.
• Clinician will utilize DAP notes that are finalized within 72hours.
• Complete comprehensive psycho social assessments of students.
• Participate in assessment and service evaluation activities.
• Respond promptly and effectively to crisis situations on campus, offering immediate support and resources to students in distress, collaborating with campus partners to ensure a coordinated and compassionate response.
• Provide educational, developmental and prevention outreach programming for students to increase awareness of mental health issues / prevention and promote healthy choices.
• Participate in training of student leaders.
• Consult and collaborate with counseling services counselors and other campus staff and faculty when appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current legal responsibilities to report individuals at risk of harm to self / others and to maintain strict informational boundaries.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and federal health care privacy laws, Title IX, VAWA, ADA, Title II, HIPAA and FERPA, as well as professional ethics or regulations that govern the work.
• Professional Development : Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with emerging trends and best practices in higher education counseling, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the counseling center.
• Be available for emergency calls by the Dean and / or Assistant Dean for Student Life / Well-being, Director of Residential Life and Area Coordinators, as needed.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College's vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Serve on division and college committees as requested
• Attend major college functions, including but not limited to Homecoming, Quest Day and College Visitation events, Ivy Chain, Commencement, Late Night Breakfast, and Student Affairs Night of Recognition.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
• Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.

Supervisory Responsibility : None (list position(s) or department(s))

Position reports to : Clinical Director if Counseling Services

Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience :

Preferred Core Competencies and Professional Experience :

Required Level of Education : Master's degree In : Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

Required Professional Certification(s) : Yes In : Current Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Level of Education :

Preferred Professional Certification(s) :

Other Requirements : Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

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The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

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