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Job Description SummaryThe Staff Counselor is a member of a close and collaborative team of mental health professionals who provide comprehensive, confidential mental health services to a vibrant community of Wake Forest University-Reynolda Campus undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students. The successful candidate for this position will provide culturally responsive short-term counseling/therapy and crisis intervention to students and consultation and outreach to the WFU community. The University Counseling Center (UCC) is focused on providing equitable and inclusive services to the campus community, particularly to historically underrepresented populations. The UCC is a training site for master's-level interns, as well as doctoral psychology interns, for whom all staff members serve as supervisors, consultants, and mentors. The University Counseling Center is part of the Health & Wellbeing Team of offices within the Division of Campus Life. The Health & Wellbeing Team is comprised of the University Counseling Center/Safe Office, Deacon Health, and the Office of Wellbeing. The Staff Counselor works collaboratively both within the Health & Wellbeing team and across other departments as members of the Division of Campus Life to ensure delivery of integrated professional services consistent with the mission and strategic directions of Campus Life.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Provides individual and group counseling/therapy to Reynolda campus students
Conducts crisis assessment and intervention for urgent/walk-in appointments
Evaluates students for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and determines a clinical disposition; including referrals to outside agencies and higher levels of care
Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for students
Utilizes an integrative approach of evidence-informed therapeutic modalities to address distress, treat mental health diagnoses, and assist clients in achieving potential
Provides didactic training, consultation, and clinical supervision to UCC graduate trainees in psychology and counseling
Provides outreach, workshops, professional consultation, and training on various mental health and wellbeing topics to all members of the University community as needed
Keeps timely, accurate, and ethical records consistent with UCC policy and relevant professional code(s) of ethics
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Terminal degree in a mental health field (i.e. psychology, counseling, social work, or couples and family therapy) from an accredited program
Eligible to practice as a mental health professional in the state of North Carolina (preferably independently licensed within 6 months of start date)
Demonstrated experience working with individuals from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds, and ability to use culturally responsive clinical care modalities
Knowledge, skill, and ability to provide effective therapeutic methods for clients from a diversity of backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented populations
Knowledge of and ability to use a broad range of psychotherapy and counseling methods within a time-limited scope of service
Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills
Ability to effectively facilitate workshops, training, and seminars
Ability to use sound clinical judgment and to manage confidential information appropriately
Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrated efficacy with general workplace technology and electronic health records
Adherence to APA/ACA/NASW ethical codes, UCC policies and relevant state and federal laws
Anyone entering a full-time, permanent position at the University Counseling Center is required to obtain an unrestricted license in their discipline (counseling, psychology, social work, etc.) in the state of North Carolina within one year of hire as a condition of employment. Employees must also maintain their license and remain in good standing with their state licensing board as a condition of employment. Failure to comply may jeopardize future employment within the University Counseling Center.
Experience with mental health service provision in a college or university counseling center and providing culturally responsive psychotherapy within a time-limited scope of service
Knowledge of clinical training program functioning
Experience providing culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate clinical supervision to master's and/or doctoral interns or trainees in mental health fields
Desire to collaborate with relevant campus advocates (Safe Office, LGBTQ+ Center, Intercultural Center, Women's Center, Magnolia Scholars, etc.) to improve mental health service provision
Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity in higher education/the workplace
Accountabilities:
Provides clinical consultation and supervision to master's and/or doctoral student trainees
Serves in an on-call rotation capacity for emergencies and crises. Responds to student problems and assists students, parents, faculty, and others in crisis situations
Physical Requirements:
Constantly remaining in a sedentary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
Constantly communicating with others to exchange information
Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Constantly assessing the neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
Environmental Conditions:
Inside office conditions
Occasionally low temperatures
Occasionally high temperatures
Additional Job Description Time Type RequirementFull timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Wa ke Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.