Jefferson College Hillsboro , MO 63050
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position Title Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services PIN 287000 Classification Summary
The Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services at Jefferson College coordinates student wellness and counseling services, serves as the College's primary therapist, and acts as the liaison with contracted services. Responsibilities include training and supervising graduate trainees, chairing the Vikings Care subcommittee, and ensuring compliance with Partners in Prevention (PIP) responsibilities. The role involves providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and emergency services coordination while maintaining confidentiality and legal reporting requirements. The Director also participates in research, prepares annual reports, and collaborates with administrators on strategic planning and program evaluation. Additionally, the position requires developing community relationships and maintaining comprehensive case records.
Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience
Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, clinical psychology, counselor education, marriage and family therapy, or other closely related mental health disciplines from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and be licensed/certified to practice within their specialty. If necessary, appropriate supervision must be provided until licensure/certification is obtained.
Documentation of supervised experience at the graduate level in the provision of mental health services is required.
Must have completed appropriate graduate coursework and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in psychological assessment, theories of personality, abnormal psychology or psychopathology, human development, learning theory, counseling theory, and/or other appropriate subjects.
Must have had a supervised internship or equivalent experience with diverse populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of program development, consultation, outreach, developmental theories, and be able to understand the individual in the context of a diverse social and cultural environment.
Personal attributes that enable them to facilitate effective interpersonal relationships and to communicate with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Appropriate graduate degree, experience training other professionals, and licensure and/or appropriate certification in chosen mental health field.
Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience
Experience in higher education counseling.
One year of leadership experience.
Experience with developing and implementing prevention programming in higher education.
Experience working in a community college setting.
Experience with cultural competence in working with students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Licensing Requirements
MO State Independently Licensed, LPC or LCSW.
Essential Job Function
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
Classification Duties
Position Duties Multistate Employer
Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.
Multistate Employer
Position Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Customer service principles;
Training principles;
Event planning/facilitation processes;
Computers and related software applications;
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
Academic program requirements;
Networking principles;
Workshop and program principles and operations;
Presentation principles and practices;
Diverse populations and cultures;
Supervisory principles;
Budgetary principles;
Data collection and analysis principles;
Professional development principles;
Conflict resolution principles
Skills
Providing customer service;
Providing training to internal and external partners;
Planning and facilitating events;
Using computers and related software applications;
Interpreting academic program requirements;
Advising students on applicable policies and procedures;
Reviewing and processing paperwork, forms, and/or other related items;
Developing and implementing programs and workshops;
Maintaining confidentiality;
Resolving conflicts;
Communication;
interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
Supervising and evaluating employees;
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data;
Providing professional development to employees;
Mediating/resolving conflict
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software
Physical Factors
Physical Effort
Physical Effort Light Work: Exert up to 20 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs force frequently, and/or negligible amt force constantly to move objects. If arm and/or leg controls require forces more than Sedentary and worker sits most of time, then job is Light.
Posting Information
Division Student Compliance (DIV) Department Student Services Reports To Director of Student Compliance Wage/Salary $62,150; Salary will increase to $64,022 effective July 1. Status Full-time If Part-time, hours per week If Non-exempt, work days If Non-exempt, work hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SF00549 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Open Date 06/20/2024 Close Date Special Instructions Summary
Review of applications will begin on Monday, July 8.
Quicklink for Internal Posting https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/4541 EEO Statement
It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.
Diversity Statement
Jefferson College is a community leader dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity through opportunities and experiences that foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and understanding for everyone in the campus community to engage in a diverse world.
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