Counselor & Access Specialist

Working Title Counselor & Access Specialist Position Number FA5980 Posting Number AP00416P Type of Recruitment General Public Is this position restricted? No Work Location Roanoke Division Student Affairs-50 College/Unit Student Affairs-E&G-500 Department RUC-Student Affairs-50016 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, one night a week until 6:00 pm, occasional evening and weekends as needed

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Jessica Prince Contact Phone for Applicant (540) 831-1691 Education/experience

Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work or related field. Licensed (i.e.

LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in mental health related discipline in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Job Summary

The Counselor & Access Specialist will provide counseling, crisis intervention, and clinical outreach/educational services to the university community-based in Roanoke. Responsibilities include intake, assessment, time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, outreach, consultation, and crisis intervention in the areas of mental health and wellness.

This position will also coordinate Roanoke-based accessibility services for students with disabilities and collaborate with faculty and staff to determine reasonable accommodation strategies for students as needed in the classroom, testing and clinical settings. This position will be responsible for collaborating with colleagues throughout the university (Radford and Roanoke sites).

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work or related field. Licensed in a mental health related discipline in the Commonwealth of Virginia (i.e.

LPC, LCSW, LMFT). Professional clinical experience working in a community or college/university counseling setting. Experience in brief intervention, mental health crisis assessment, and individual/group therapy. Working knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.

Knowledge of electronic health records systems. Ability to appropriately assess and intervene in crisis situations.

Knowledge related to the needs of individuals living with disabilities and have solid understanding of the laws governing disability services in higher education. Applicant should have prior experience working with individuals living with disabilities and/or working knowledge of adaptive technologies/equipment, accessibility software, and best practice methods of materials conversion.

Considerable knowledge of professional ethics and the ability to apply to current work. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity and awareness to cultural differences.

Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated with a demonstrated understanding of the developmental issues of college students.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior professional clinical experience (3-5 years) working in a university/college counseling setting. Demonstrated ability to provide outreach, prevention, consultation and seminar presentations.

Experience reviewing disability documentation and qualifying students with disabilities for academic accommodations in a higher education setting.

Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 05/24/2024 Application Review Date 06/24/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check Statement of Economic Interest is required No Alternate work schedule Required Licenses Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus.

As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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