Clinical Counselor

JOB PURPOSE :

Supervises and oversees the NTU Student Counseling Office at all NTU locations. Provides individual counseling to NTU students referred or as walk-in to help improve their mental wellbeing. Provides supervision, oversees and coordinates the prevention, counseling and student success.

This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages the student Counseling Office's goals, objectives, policies and procedu
• Assess, evaluate, then develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Prepares and maintains all required treatment records and reports.
• Counsels students in individual or in group sessions.
• A d vises , counsel and monitor stu d ents on mental and emotional challenges and guide students in developing coping strategies while dealing with their problems.
• Coordinate with social and tribal agencies, healthcare providers and community outreach programs to provide students with needed services.
• Acts as student advocates to coordinate required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Implements appropriate retention strategies to support student efforts.
• Complies with all regulatory requi rements for student record maintenance and
• Prepares reports, correspondence, narratives, statistical and other documents as required by program guidelines and funding sources.
• Participates in staffing and departmental meetings, educate staff and students on stress and teach effective coping mechanisms.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Oversees, supervi ses, trains, evaluates and schedules subordinate
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT