Clinical Counselor

High Point University is currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Counselor. This position reports to the Executive Director of Counseling Services and Assistant Vice President of Student Services (Interim) and works with the clinical team to provide therapeutic services to improve the mental health and wellness of students and support the overall mission of the University.

Qualifications:

Education

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work.

Experience and Training

• North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCSW, LMFT required

• Experience working with college or university counseling center preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Knowledge of broad range of counseling methods

• Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with a team of clinical professionals

Essential Functions

• Supports the mission and activities of the Office of Counseling Services.

• Adheres to legal and ethical guidelines of governing licensure board.

• Maintains confidential clinical documentation using electronic health record system.

• Provides counseling support services for High Point University students in a variety of formats and dimensions, including provision of individual and group therapy, prevention, outreach, consultation, and referral.

• Assists clients in exploring all their options when considering a leave of absence or withdrawal from the University.

• Supports off-campus referrals for counseling and psychiatric needs when necessary.

• Supports training, consultation, and development for students and faculty as it relates to mental health and wellness issues.

• Supports strategies for prevention/harm reduction plans for students.

• Provide assessments and assists with facilitation of sanctioned psychoeducational education groups through collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct.

• Collaborates with the Prevention Specialist and Addiction Specialist.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Student Services (Interim) and Executive Director of Counseling Services.

Accountability:

To support the University Mission: to deliver educational experiences that enlighten, challenge, and prepare students to lead lives of significance in complex global communities. New employees will receive 30/60/90-day performance reviews and annual reviews thereafter.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Brett Barger, Assistant Vice President for Student Services at bbarger1@highpoint.edu.