Mental Health Counselor

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Counselor provides psychotherapy sessions and campus education on mental health issues to Newberry College students on a full-time basis. The Counselor assists the student in identifying their issues or problems, aids in setting goals to overcome the problem, and lends support as the goals are reached and changes are made.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide individual psychotherapy sessions to address DSM-5 conditions and related mental health problems with appropriate documentation and adherence to SC State Mental Health Laws and HIPPA.

• Remain current of SACS criteria and ensure compliance in area of control.

• Meet goals and objectives are communicated in the College's performance Review.

• Effective stewardship of the College's financial resources.

• Interface with students, faculty, and staff as indicated for case management.

• Responsible for developing close, working relationships with student affairs professions, faculty, and administration.

• Schedule counseling session with college students requesting services.

• Provide group therapy sessions as needed.

• Organize seminars and outreach programming/events related to mental health issues for Fall and Spring semester in collaboration with the Direct of Health and Counseling Services.

• Make referrals appropriate to student needs with documentation to the Center for Student Success and Disability Services, to College physician, the Emergency Room, and community resources.

• Maintain current professional liability insurance and SC professional license.

• Provide data to the Director of Health and Counseling Services, including total students served, referrals to the physician, and all external referrals as requested.

• Follow the Health and Counseling Services office protocol and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Health and Counseling Services the Dean of Students, or the College President.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Required: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university. Licensed within the state of South Carolina to practice psychotherapy/counseling services, Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice, or Licensed Professional Counselor. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the counseling field. Must be knowledgeable regarding HIPPA compliance, SC State Mental Health laws, and DSM-5 criteria. Prior experience working with adolescents/young adults. Basic or Advanced written and oral communication skills. Positive attitude. Ability to support the goals and mission of the college. Basic/advanced knowledge of Microsoft office software. Excellent organization and time management skills. Ability to build effective partnerships within the college community.

Preferred: Minimum of one year experience within alcohol and substance abuse treatment in addition to above. Certifications in Addictions Counseling (CAC) in addition to above. Related experience in higher education setting.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand O (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (ability to listen)

Sense of Touch

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel within a mile to Emergency Room or Residence Hall.

APPLICATION

To be considered for this position, qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and three references to human.resources@newberry.edu with the subject "Mental Health Counselor."