Student Counselor

Augustana College; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois is seeking a part-time Student Counselor. The role involves providing individual and group counseling services, managing crisis interventions, and collaborating with faculty to support student needs.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in counseling or related fields, relevant licenses, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Excellent communication skills and Spanish fluency are highly preferred. This position operates on an academic year schedule.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with a college-aged population in counseling.
• Experience in programming and consultation.
• Experience in crisis counseling and assessing risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling during office hours.
• Conduct psycho-educational group presentations.
• Document student meetings within office protocols.

Skills

Crisis counseling interventions

Communication skills

Diversity sensitivity

Spanish fluency

Education

Graduate degree in counseling, psychology, or social work

LPC or LSW license in Illinois

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

Job Title

Student Counselor

Status

Exempt Part-time (50%) Academic year schedule

Reports To

Director of Student Counseling

Overview

Provides a full-range of counseling services to Augustana students including individual and group counseling, psycho-educational programs and faculty and staff consultation.

Job Duties

• Meet with individual students during assigned office hours to provide counseling and resolve issues, involving others on campus as needed and providing crisis counseling interventions.
• Provide counseling interventions based on a theoretical orientation using evidence-based practices.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate psycho-educational group presentations as required, revising offerings to fit campus needs.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate group counseling sessions.
• Document student meetings within the office protocols.
• Consult with faculty and other campus members regarding student concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other counseling staff to integrate efforts and support program success; assist with activities to meet department goals.
• Attend recruiting/college events to promote counseling services or provide mental health information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of individual or group treatment with a college-aged population.
• Experience in programming and consultation with a varied client base similar to campus constituents.
• Experience providing crisis counseling interventions and assessing and screening for suicide risk or harm to others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications.
• Ability to relate to a diverse group of students and colleagues with sensitivity and competency.
• Spanish fluency highly preferred.

Education & Licensure

• Graduate degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Must hold a LPC or LSW license in Illinois; preference for LCPC or LCSW in Illinois.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 15 pounds on a frequent basis and to listen, hear, speak, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods.

EEO Statement

Augustana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is Augustana College’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.