Counselor (2 positions) Details

Counselor (2 positions)

Elon University - Elon, NC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position DetailsPosition Title Counselor (2 positions)
Requisition Number 20122045
Type of Employment Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months 10
Months Employed August-May
Number of Hours per Day/Week 40
Daily Hours 8-5; occasional nights and weekends
Summary of PositionFull-time, 10-month Counselor position within Elon University’s Counseling Services. The successful candidate will be an experienced generalist psychologist, counselor, or social worker with established clinical, outreach and training experiences serving diverse populations within a University setting. This position is responsible for providing individual, couples, and group therapy and referral services; consultation with students, staff, faculty, parents, health-care providers and campus partners; and crisis intervention.
Education RequirementsMaster’s Degree required.
Degree/Major Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Counselor Education, Psychology, or a related field. Independent licensure in professional discipline in the state of North Carolina upon hire.
Length of ExperienceMinimum two years’ experience working with young adults. Preference for candidates with:

• previous experience in a college/university counseling center
• demonstrated experience working with men of color, LGBTQIA identities, and student athletes
• trauma-informed care approach

Supervisory Experience No
Supervisory Experience Detail
Special Skills or ExperienceStrong clinical, diagnostic, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work as a generalist within a brief treatment modality to address a range of presenting mental health issues, including high risk cases. Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity in working with diverse populations. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are desired, but not required.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsReview of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
Posting Date 10/14/2021
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Position DescriptionGeneral Purpose of PositionThis position is responsible for providing individual, couple, and group treatment and referral services to students of the University utilizing brief, solution-focused modalities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions, including individual, couples, and group therapy, and crisis management.
• Maintain thorough and timely client records.
• Provide consultation services to university administrators, faculty, staff, campus organizations and partners.
• Provide back-up phone consultation coverage as needed for ProtoCall Services (after-hours crisis response).
• Provide community interventions and outreach programming.
• Adhere to all legal and ethical standards of professional practice.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate professional licensure in North Carolina.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships across the university through involvement in meetings and committees.

• Builds diversity competence by actively supporting an inclusive climate within the Division of Student Life and the Elon University community.
• Requires occasional evening and weekend presentations and response to other situations as requested by the Director of Counseling Services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and ExperienceMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Counselor Education, or a related field. Independent licensure in professional discipline in the state of North Carolina upon hire (Preferred license(s): LCMHC/S, LCSW, LCSW, etc). Minimum two years’ experience providing clinical assessment and treatment of mental health concerns with young adult population, with preference for previous experience in a college/university counseling center. Ability to work as a generalist within a brief treatment modality to address a range of presenting mental health issues, including high risk cases. Demonstrated knowledge and competence to provide culturally responsive care to a diverse student population. Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal skills, including effective collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and decision-making ability. Ability to effectively manage crises and complex clinical situations. Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to enhancement and promotion of diversity and inclusion.
Does this position require driving for the university? No
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Requires occasional night and weekend work.