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Job ID:
215562
Mental Health Counselor
Gillette Community College District
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Date Posted
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Jun. 21, 2023
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Title
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Mental Health Counselor |
University
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Gillette Community College District
Gillette, WY, United States
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Department
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Student Affairs |
Application Deadline
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open until filled |
Position Start Date
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July 2023 |
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Job Description
Job Title: Mental Health Counselor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: $60,000 - $70,000 per yr.
Department: Student Affairs
Reports to: Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
Job Summary
This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect professional counseling services for Gillette College students within the scope of services offered by Counseling Services. Direct services include brief, short-term treatment for the full range of mental conditions, including complex mental disorders. Treatment modalities provided by this position include individual, multi-person, group counseling, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment as needed. Indirect services include case management, consultation, referrals, collaboration with departments across campus, and outreach/preventive programming. This position collaborates and consults with other counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical providers, as well as all other community agencies in our community to ensure effective treatment for students. This position will participate in the Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team and other committees as appropriate. This position will also work closely with other college departments regarding multicultural events and diversity/equity/inclusion initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide in-person and/or virtual counseling services to include individual counseling, evaluation, and emergency response
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of psychology and counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities utilized in counseling
- Manage crises and psychological emergencies
- Make appropriate referrals to local agencies and services as necessary
- Provide initial intake evaluation and short-term counseling to students
- Maintain records of counseling activity in accordance with prudent professional practice through current record-keeping
- Provide ongoing passive and active programs that bring awareness to mental health illness, resources, and support
- Participate in Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team
- Participate in other committees as appropriate
- Conduct screenings for depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses
- Update mental health resources on multiple platforms across the campus
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all client records and maintain strict adherence accordance to the appropriate code of ethics
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position
- Ability to work with a wide variety of college aged students with diverse backgrounds
- Ability to foster and cultivate community partnerships
- Ability to engage college students in mental health programming
- Microsoft office, Excel, Publisher, Canva
- Preferred certification in QPR
- Preferred certification in ASIST
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
Minimum Qualifications
- Wyoming LPC or LCSW licensure in good standing required
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required
- 3 years of experience required
- Preferred higher education counseling experience
Preference will be given to the candidate who demonstrated the ability to interact with diverse audiences and who is able to incorporate innovative, inclusive pedagogies and technology into their teaching.
Complete applications will contain a GCCD Application, cover letter, resume, philosophy of teaching statement, leadership philosophy statement which includes philosophy of diversity, equity and inclusion, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts need to be supplied at the time of the interview), and contact information for three (3) professional references.
HOW TO APPLY: VISIT WWW.GILLETTECOLLEGE.ORG OR SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO DSANDERS@GILLETTECOLLEGE.ORG.
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