Staff Counselor, University Counseling Center
Company: Wake Forest University
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: May 5, 2024
Job Description:
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facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless
otherwise specified.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
DescriptionEssential 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 ethicsRequired
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.Preferred
Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- 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 workplaceAccountabilities:
- 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 situationsPhysical 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
assignedEnvironmental Conditions:
- Inside office conditions
- Occasionally low temperatures
- Occasionally high temperaturesAdditional Job DescriptionTime
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.WakeForestseeks 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
thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic
information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified
candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Keywords: Wake Forest University, Kannapolis , Staff Counselor, University Counseling Center, Other , Winston Salem, North Carolina
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