Assistant Director of Counseling

LaGrange College; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGrange College is seeking an Assistant Director of Counseling Services to assist with operations, clinical services, programming, training, and policies/procedures. The role provides counseling, consultation, outreach, and urgent response services to students in support of the College and the Division of Student Engagement.

The position includes coordinating triage, intake, scheduling, documentation, and analysis of center programs and utilization, while delivering direct services within

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling or Psychology with licensure eligibility in Georgia.
• Ability to provide assessment, treatment, and clinical services with ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Triage, intake, scheduling and documentation for clinical encounters and groups.
• Provide direct clinical services and case management support for students.
• Consult with students, faculty, staff, and parents about needs and referrals.
• Lead outreach, programming, training, and policy development for the Center.
• Respond to urgent psychological interventions during office hours and peak times.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Counseling Services assists withoperations of the Counseling Centerto include assistance withclinical services, programming, training, and policies/procedures.The Assistant Director provides counseling, consultation, outreach and urgent response services to LaGrange College students in support of the mission of the College and the Division of Student Engagement.

Job Duties (but not limited to):

• Assists in providingeffective practices for triage, intake, scheduling and documentation of individual clinical encounters, therapy, and support groups.
• Provides periodic and annual analysis and reporting on Center programs, operations, clinical utilization, strategic plan, and goals.
• Provides direct clinical services to students for assessment and treatment as appropriate to clinical training and licensure. Provides case management consultation and support for Career clinicians working with high-needs students and/or through care transitions. Facilitates regular peer consultation among Center providers.
• Consults with students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and off-campus professionals regarding the needs of individual students.
• Facilitates timely responsesto urgent requests for psychological intervention during regular office hours.
• Represents the Center mission, services and key issues within the Counseling Center, Student Engagement, and the College community. Promotes and participates in activities, committees, events, programs, and other efforts that serve to improve the heatlh and well-being of LaGrange College students.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s or an advanced degree in Counseling or Psychology is required. Applicant must have an active license in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or be an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) eligible and actively seeking full licensure in the state of Georgia. APC license will be responsible for recruiting, compensating, and maintaining off-site supervision in accordance with Georgia’s State Board requirements until full LPC Licensure. Must demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills to provide assessment and clinical services. Must practice by the ethical standards of the professional association and state licensing board.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of counseling theory, techniques, approaches, and best practices. Knowledge of the regulations governing the practice of professional counseling in the State of Georgia.
• Ability to work with a variety of candidates that includes freshman students to 5th+ year seniors, veterans, alumni ranging from entry level to senior level talent, career changers/retires and non-degree seeking LaGrange College students.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community organizations, public/private agencies, faculty, staff, and students.
• Proven record of being able to utilize effective time management, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail while performing multiple duties, often under stress.
• Proven record of innovative and strategic thinking as well as a passion for building and adapting programs to meet the changing needs of today’s students.

LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.