Student Counselor

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham seeks a Student Counselor within the Counseling Center to support diverse students' personal, academic, and vocational development. The role provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, outreach programs, and collaboration with faculty and staff, with supervision of practicum students and opportunities for professional growth.

A Master’s degree is required (doctorate preferred); NC licensure eligibility is required or anticipated;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Doctorate preferred.
• Completion of practicum and internship with relevant classes in theories of personality, abnormal psychology, human development, crisis counseling, and alcohol and substance use (preferred).
• Experience working with student-athletes or performers in high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for personal, social, educational and vocational concerns.
• Offer psychoeducational workshops and develop outreach programs.
• Conduct client assessment to assist decision-making and problem solving; provide crisis intervention and on-call rotation.
• Provide consultations to faculty, staff and other university personnel; participate in committees.
• Furnish supervision and training to master’s level practicum students and interns.

Education

Master's degree

Licensure eligibility

Related field degree

Job description

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Position Information
Position/Classification Title Student Counselor Working Title Student Counselor Position Number 717437 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time Tenure Track No FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months If time limited, duration date Department Hiring Range $60,000 EEO-1 Category Professionals SOC Code 19-3039 - Psychologists, All Other
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Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Counseling Center is a department within the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina Central University. The primary mission of the Counseling Center is to support the academic and student development missions of North Carolina Central University and the Division of Student Affairs by providing a comprehensive program of services that assist in the cultural, social, moral, personal, emotional, and intellectual development of a diverse student population. It is our intent to provide such services in a warm, open and supportive atmosphere in which all students feel welcomed and appreciated regardless of racial, ethnic/cultural background, national origin, gender, age, physical/developmental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or socioeconomic status. The Center is committed to the right of students to develop to their optimal potential and actively advocates a living/learning environment that facilitates the growth and development of the whole person.
Primary Purpose of Position
Position will provide individual and group counseling for a variety of personal, social, educational and vocational concerns; offer psychoeducational workshops, addressed to specific needs such as study skills, assertiveness training, stress management, and so forth; conduct client assessment of personal and vocational characteristics for the purpose of assisting client decision-making and problem solving; develop and present outreach programs; provide crisis intervention and management, including on-call rotation; provide student advocacy, particularly with reference to referrals to various community agencies or to other sections of the university; provide consultations to faculty and staff and other personnel inside and outside the University on student issues; fulfill administrative duties as assigned, including serving on Counseling Center, Division of Student Affairs or University-wide committees; provide some supervision and training of master’s level graduate practicum students and interns as assigned; participate in professional development experiences on a regular basis; and perform related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Advanced experience and knowledge of individual and group counseling methods and procedures; demonstrated knowledge of principles of program development, consultation, outreach and crisis intervention and management;
personal attributes that facilitate effective interpersonal relations and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of students and student organizations, faculty, staff, administrators and parents;
knowledge of developmental characteristics of late adolescence and young adulthood and the unique difficulties confronting individuals in these stages of life; established commitment to multicultural competencies; experience with group counseling and gender/sexuality issues and programming; ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form; strong interpersonal skills required.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree required (doctorate preferred) in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field with a focus on sport and performance from an accredited college or university and completed clinical training in practicum and internship with appropriate classes in theories of personality, abnormal psychology, human development, crisis counseling, and alcohol and substance use (preferred).Experience working with student-athletes or performers in high-performance environments. Strong skills in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and mental skills training. Ability to collaborate across departments and engage in outreach initiatives.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Full (unencumbered) Licensure or eligibility for full licensure in North Carolina if transferring