University Counselor

Gardner-Webb University; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner-Webb University seeks a Counselor to provide individual, couples, and group counseling to traditional undergraduate, degree completion, graduate, and PA students at the Boiling Springs campus. The role includes joining the on-call rotation and collaborating with campus health and care providers.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related area and 2–5 years of experience in a college setting, plus NC licensure eligibility (LCMHC/LCMHCA) or active licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related area.
• Two to five years of related experience and/or training in a college or university setting.
• Licensure eligibility in North Carolina (NC LCMHC/LCMHCA) or current licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, couples, and group counseling to university students.
• Participates in counselor on-call rotation.
• Collaborates with other providers and referral agencies; reports progress.
• Plans and conducts educational and therapeutic workshops and seminars.
• Attends continuing education for licensure and professional development.

Skills

Counseling

Student counseling

On-call rotation

Collaborative care

Education

Master's degree in a related area

Job description

The Gardner-Webb University Counselor will be responsible forproviding individual, couples, and group counseling services toUniversity students. The Counselor is responsible for participatingin the counselor on-call rotation. The Counselor reports to theDirector of Counseling Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Director ofCounseling Services;
• Provides individual, couples, and group counseling toTraditional Undergraduate, Degree Completion Program, Graduate, andPhysician Assistant students;
• Determines appropriate treatments to address symptoms and helpsclients plan and prepare for crisis intervention;
• Collaborates with other mental health care providers,physicians, and referral agencies to understand client issues andreport progress;
• Plans and provides programs/seminars on special topics. Plansand implements educational and therapeutic workshops andpresentations;
• Provides training for Resident Advisors;
• Serves in counselor on-call rotation;
• Works with Athletic Training Department to maintain annual NCAAmental health screening requirements;
• Attends continuing education classes in order to maintain statelicensure;
• Performs other duties as directed;

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in a related area, two to five years of relatedexperience and/or training in a college or university setting, orequivalent combination of education and experience. If boardeligible and currently enrolled in the last semester of a graduateprogram, must still be under direct university and site supervisionand apply for licensure immediately upon degree completion.

Experience working in a college setting is preferred.

Must possess certification and licensure for counseling in NorthCarolina (NC LCMHC/LCMHCA) or be eligible for licensure and/orcertification.

Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university committed tohelping individuals become more in faith, learning, and service.Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, GWU offers the benefitsof a close-knit community with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville,and the greater Greenville-Spartanburg region. Founded in 1905 androoted in the Baptist tradition, the University now servesapproximately 3,000 students across more than 80 undergraduate andgraduate programs. As a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution,Gardner-Webb is dedicated to academic excellence, leadershipdevelopment, and meaningful service to others.

Our community reflects a shared commitment to One Webb,creating an environment where people support one another, pursuetheir purpose, and work together to make a lasting impact. GWUattracts students from across the nation and around the world andcompetes in NCAA Division I athletics with 22 teams and more than500 student-athletes