Mental Health Counselor - Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences

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