Counselor - #001370

Western Carolina University; Greater London; On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Counselor to join their Health and Counseling Services team. The role focuses on delivering impactful clinical services that support students' mental health and well-being. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach presentations. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant difference in the lives of students. Join a forward-thinking institution that values work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits, including tuition waivers and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Waivers

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Community Service Leave

Discounted Recreation Membership

Free Exercise Classes

Qualifications

• Eligibility to be licensed in North Carolina by hire date.
• Three years of post-graduate clinical counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Deliver crisis intervention and outreach presentations.

Skills

Clinical Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Group Counseling

Mental Health Assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Counselor - #001370

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.

To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach a cover letter, current vita, and a list of professional references (include complete contact information). For questions and additional information, please contact search chair, Adam Hicks at [e-mail]

Posting Details

Posting Information

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver impactful clinical services that support students' mental health and well-being. This includes providing individual and group counseling, supervision of trainees, crisis intervention, consultations, assessment, and outreach presentations.

By combining these vital responsibilities, this position plays a key role in fostering a vibrant and supportive campus environment where WCU students can thrive.

Posting Number	EHRA933P
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30073
Classification Title	Counselor
Working Title	Counselor - #001370
Department	Health and Counseling Services
Anticipated Hiring Range	$50,000 - $58,000 commensurate with licensure and experience
About WCU
Position Summary
Minimum Qualifications	Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Masters degree in counseling, clinical/counseling psychology, social work or related psychology degree. Eligibility to be licensed to provide mental health care in the state of North Carolina by hire date. Once licensed, NC licensure must be maintained to remain employed.
Preferred Qualifications	Three years of post-graduate clinical counseling experience service. Demonstrated experience in providing crisis intervention services. Experience working in a college counseling center providing services to diverse students, faculty, and staff.
Position Type	Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12

Posting Text

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.

To be considered, you must apply online. Please attach a cover letter, current vita, and a list of professional references (include complete contact information). For questions and additional information, please contact search chair, Adam Hicks at [e-mail]

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Open Date	02/20/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Background/E-Verify
Credential Verification
EOE
University Safety

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application


2. Resume


3. List of references

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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   Do you require sponsorship?
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No