Grambling State University Inc Grambling , LA 71245
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Summary
This position provides direct clinical counseling services to GSU students, consultations with GSU students, staff and faculty, and outreach programming to the GSU campus community; assists in training of interns and counselors at Student Counseling Services. Assess, diagnose and counsel individuals, as well redirect relational issues. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing individual, decision-making, relational problems. Facilitate and lead group and educate in sessions. Manage students' files and maintain documentation.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Relational Social Counselor functions in the following areas:Provide individual, conjoint, or group counseling in the therapeutic process for GSU students
Perform psychotherapy Provide consultation and research on psychological, social, environmental, and organizational issues to faculty and staff regarding the psychological needs of GSU students Assist in the development and evaluation of services Provide emergency psychological services during non-office hours
Participate in program planning
Maintain client files and documentation; maintain correspondence and compile information; prepare reports as assigned
Assess students' mental stability, refer to other agencies, and assist in research; prepare documents for the institution and professional journals
Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPossess Knowledge of: Professional ethical guidelines.
Individual, group counseling and crisis intervention services. Mental Health issues educating processes and techniques. Human behavior and performance.
Individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. Psychotherapy/Counseling research methods. Assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Mental Health Clinical operations and procedures. Community mental health resources. Student outreach services and activities.
Community medical diagnostic and patient care services. Principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices. Legal and ethical issues related to students' rights.
Community support services. Principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. Principles and processes for providing services. ADA laws and disability services
Possess Skills and Abilities to:Effectively communicate in written and verbal form
Perform essential functions under stressful situations
Maintain confidentiality
Adhere to professional ethical guidelines
Make procedural decisions and judgments Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation
Maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
Create, compose and edit written materials
Observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
Lead and train staff and/or students
Preparing and maintaining students' records
Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies on diverse campus community
Foster a cooperative working environment.
Qualifications
Minimum:Graduate degree in counseling and/or related field. Licensure as a LMFT, LPC, and/or LCSW in the state of Louisiana OR Louisiana-licensure eligible. Minimum of two (2) years experience working in a mental health setting
Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.Cover LetterResumeTranscript(s) if applicable
Curriculum Vitae if applicable Review of applications will begin June 27th, 2024 and continue until position is filled.
Grambling State University Inc