Mental Health Counselor (12-month)

February 16, 2023

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Primary Function:
The position of Counselor is responsible for providing individual and group counseling, crisis assessment, and participating in program development in Academic and Student Affairs. The functions of the Counseling Center are to provide direct service to students experiencing emotional and psychological distress, to administer and continually refine the Center to best meet the needs of the Landmark College community and to offer other services congruent with the mission and philosophy of the College.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of students referred by staff, faculty and self.
• Provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy services that are responsive to a diverse population of students.
• Provide prevention and outreach around the issues of neurodiversity and mental health.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and faculty in need of assistance and support while responding to emergencies and crisis interventions with students.
• Develop a referral network and refer, where appropriate, students to professionals outside the College, including arrangements for emergency in-patient care.
• Participate in the development of policies and operating procedures related to the Counseling Center.
• Participate in Family Orientation, consult with parents as appropriate and participate in Family Weekend as necessary
• Participate in regular staff and faculty meetings.
• Attend residential life meetings and other meetings as appropriate for the coordination of care for individual students and as supportive of the healthy growth and development of students in general.
• Provide service in accordance with legal and ethical mandates.
• Provide thorough and accurate documentation.
• Provide consultation services to student groups, and to faculty and staff, which address the psychological and emotional wellbeing of students and their developmental needs.
• Participate in student orientations, workshops, and programs that provide information to individuals and groups related to mental health and developmental concerns.
• Remain current with developments in counseling and mental health, which specifically relate to college students, neurodivergence and college community.
• Serve as a member of various committees.
• Possibly provide mental health consultation and services in the summer high school program for additional compensation.
• Participate in rotating after-hours on-call phone triage.
• Develop and maintain computer skills that effectively access the computer as a general office tool. Be able and willing to pivot to telehealth platforms as needed.
• Some evening and occasional weekend work is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a master's degree in the field of psychological counseling. Counselor can demonstrate professional training and experience to carry out both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Some experience working with individuals who have diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Demonstrated awareness and ability to provide culturally competent mental health services. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The ability to responsibly handle confidential/sensitive information. Technological competency for the use of electronic record keeping and documentation.

The position of Mental Health Counselor requires a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience and a professional license acquired by supervised counseling experience and the passing of a state/national level examination. A license promotes professional identity, visibility, and accountability on a state/national level, identifying counselors

• Administrative