Part-Time Counselor
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- Job Family: Professionals
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time
- Pay Type: Hourly
- Department: Counseling Center
Job Summary
The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing culturallycompetent mental health services to university students. This roleinvolves individual and group counseling, crisis intervention,outreach, and collaboration with university departments to fosteran inclusive and supportive environment for students. The counselorwill work part-time, contributing to the mental health andwell-being of students while promoting a campus culture ofinclusivity and acceptance.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Individual Counseling:
- - Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to students, addressing avariety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression,identity issues, trauma, and relationship concerns.
- - Develop and implement personalized treatment plans andtherapeutic interventions.
- Group Counseling:
- - Facilitate support groups and therapy groups for students
- - Create a safe and supportive group environment that encouragesopen discussion and mutual support.
- Crisis Intervention:
- - Offer crisis intervention services, including risk assessment andmanagement of immediate psychological crises.
- - Collaborate with university crisis response teams to ensuretimely and effective support for students in distress.
- Outreach and Education:
- - Develop and deliver educational workshops, seminars, and trainingsessions on mental health topics for students, faculty, andstaff.
- - Participate in campus-wide events and initiatives to promotemental health awareness and inclusivity.
- Consultation and Collaboration:
- - Consult with faculty, staff, and administration on issues relatedto student mental health and well-being.
- - Collaborate with university departments to enhance supportservices and programming.
- Documentation:
- - Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliancewith legal and ethical standards.
- Professional Development:
- - Stay current with best practices in university mental healthcounseling through ongoing professional development andtraining.
- - Participate in regular supervision and case consultationmeetings.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or arelated field from an accredited institution.
- Licensed or licensed eligible in SC
- Minimum of 2 years experience in mental health counseling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of young adult mental health issues andcultural competency.
- Strong crisis intervention skills and experience.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizationalskills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinaryteam.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with young adults.
- Experience working with college athletes.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills.
- Training in trauma-informed care and working with ADHD andAutism
Hours and Compensation
- - Part-time position - Flexible Hours and Days
- - Available during business hours on Mondays, Thursdays andFridays
Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasingthe diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires tocreate a community of people representing a multiplicity ofidentities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief,sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background,ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners ofemployees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.