Mental Health Counselor - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Overview

The Mental Health Counselor's responsibility is to provide comprehensive counseling services to meet the social and emotional needs of all full and part-time students.

This position provides assessments, clinical interventions, education, diagnosis, and advocacy for students who are affected by a social, physical, emotional, mental health or substance abuse issue.

This position also has the responsibility for providing psychological consultation to faculty, staff, students, and families.

Coordinates with :

The counselor coordinates with all entities of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences' campus community, including student affairs, faculty, academic advising, and success coaching staff.

Work Schedule :

Typically, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm with some nights and weekends and availability of call if a staff member needs intervention to assist a student.

Essential Functions :

• Counseling : Implements a comprehensive counseling program designed to help students develop their educational, social, career and personal strengths.
• Adheres to the ACA Code of Ethics, federal and state regulations.
• Provide intake assessments of students and employees seeking counseling, both on a scheduled and walk-in basis.
• Offer individual and group counseling and referral for students focusing on personal, social, family, organizational, and academic problems.
• Serve as a consultant to college faculty, staff, campus groups and programs, such as student clubs / organizations, etc.

to identify and alleviate sources of student stress and improve the mental health climate on campus.

• Responsible for psycho-educational programs which focus on students' learning and developmental needs an maximize students' potential for success
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations if the need arises, which may require coverage outside the normal working hours.
• Maintain confidential client records and case notes.
• Americans with Disabilities Act - Responsible for reviewing and authorizing student requests for accommodations and maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Maintains awareness and complies with federal requirements
• Assists students with the process
• Refers students for appropriate testing
• Collaborates with Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, faculty and legal department to deliver reasonable accommodations.
• Participates as a member of the student affairs team in college, division, meetings, committees, task forces, and other assignments as requested by the Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Knowledge of counseling theories and models, particularly short-term therapy.
• Skills in clinical assessment and interventions
• Skills in consulting within an educational institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Awareness of student developmental stages for both traditional age and non-traditional age students.
• Awareness of standards of practice and ethical guidelines
• Ability to deal with emergency psychiatric situations and work with community agencies for referral.

Required Qualifications :

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling or social work or related field.
• Current professional licensure in the state of the counselor's practice required to practice counseling.
• One to three years of clinical experience.
• Must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Ability to work well with people

Preferred Qualifications :

• Doctorate in Psychology or Counseling (Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D.)
• Experience working within a higher education setting
• Experience with providing disability services / accommodations
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