Mental Health Counselor - Lead
Mental Health Counselor - Lead
Job ID: 270875
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Location
Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA
Department Information
Counseling Center
Job Summary
Provide direct clinical services to students, outreach programming and professional training to the Georgia Southern community on a variety of mental health issues, clinical training to practicum students and interns as needed, and consultations to faculty and staff regarding college student mental health
Responsibilities
• Provide individual, couples, and group therapy to Georgia Southern students
• In collaboration with the Associate Director - Clinical Services, provide Associate Director - Armstrong campus with necessary reports on clinical services provided by the Armstrong Campus Counseling Center
• In the absence of the Associate Director - Armstrong campus, serve as the leave administrator/clinician for the Armstrong Campus Counseling Center and report directly to the Executive Director of the Counseling Center
• Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
• Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students as needed
• Participate in various training programs housed within the Counseling Center
• Provide outreach programming and consultations to campus community
• Coordinate one or more areas of Counseling Center service as requested by Executive Director
• Maintain compliance with Counseling Center policies and procedures
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director for Outreach and Community Engagement, coordinate the provision of Armstrong campus Counseling Center outreach programs
• Provide clinical supervision to Counseling Center trainees and staff as needed, upon the request of the Associate Director - Armstrong Campus
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
• Master's Degree in clinical/counseling psychology or in social work
• Fully licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, or the ability to obtain the respective credential in Georgia within six (6) months of start date
Other Required Qualifications
• Licensed as an LPC or LCSW in the State of Georgia
Required Experience
• Three (3) or more years of post degree clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
• Experience providing administrative and/or clinical supervision to staff
Proposed Salary
$65,000
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients
• Ability to document clinical interactions using Electronic Medical Record system
• Ability to develop knowledge of College Counseling Center Service Models
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently
KNOWLEDGE
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by students in higher education
• Knowledgeable about and ability to present outreach programming on mental health topics
SKILLS
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective clinical and therapeutic skills
• Effective time management and detail orientation skills
Apply Before Date
April 22, 2024
Application review may begin on April 16, 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at mailto:hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto:oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment.
Maintain licensure as a Professional Counselor or Social Worker (or relevant to credentials) within the State of Georgia.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be flexible and able/willing to work beyond the 40-hour work week, including nights and weekends
• Ability to respond onto the Georgia Southern University campus within one (1) hour when scheduled as the on-call clinician
• Ability to be contacted by phone immediately when scheduled as the back-up on-call clinician Work generally performed in an office environment
Background Check
• Position of Trust + Education
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