Mental Health Therapist

Dalton State College; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 44,730 - 54,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

$100 well-being rewards

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December holidays)

Job summary

Dalton State College is seeking a Mental Health Therapist responsible for providing direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups.

This position requires a Master's degree in a related field and offers a minimum annual salary of $49,700. The role includes responsibilities such as crisis counseling, documentation, and participation in program development to meet campus needs.

The position emphasizes the importance of state licensure and relevant experience in mental health counseling.

Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain state professional counseling licensure.
• Must hold LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or other equivalent license.
• More than one year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and professional documentation.
• Works with the college community to develop counseling programs.

Skills

Decision making and problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Masters degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 300005

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups.
• Provides counseling services to staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Provides crisis counseling as needed.
• Obtains clinical supervision when needed or required by licensure.
• Administers and interprets assessments to aid in the delivery of services with special attention to risk assessments for self-harm and harm to others.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and professional documentation.
• Participates in case conferences and case presentations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of mental health student programming.
• Works with the college community to develop counseling programs to meet campus needs.
• Evaluates services provided.
• Serves on college committees.
• Engages in professional service to campus community.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Masters degree in a related field required.
• Other Required Qualifications: Possession of or ability to readily obtain state professional counseling licensure; must hold LPC, LCSW, LMSW, or other equivalent license. If holding an LMSW, must be in clinical supervision working toward LCSW licensure. Must provide supervisor name, clinical hours, and supervision hours completed.
• Required Experience: More than one year of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge: College policies and procedures; computers and job-related software; University System of Georgia policies; health and wellness programs; counseling theory, techniques, approaches, and best practices; mental health issues.
• Skills: Decision making and problem solving; completion of reports; oral and written communication.

Compensation

Minimum annual salary $49,700.

Benefits

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options: Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan
• Tuition assistance
• $100 well‑being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.

Other Information

• Position is supervisory.
• Position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• Position will not be required to drive.
• Role is considered a position of trust.
• Position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• Position will not travel.
• Position does not require security clearance.