Counseling Professional - Wellness Coordinator

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The Professional Counselor/Wellness Coordinator demonstrates commitment to the University's mission and diverse student population by assisting students in reaching optimal wellness through direct clinical and targeted preventative services.

Provides some individual, couples, and group counseling to enrolled ASU students experiencing personal adjustment, vocational, financial, spiritual, physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and/or psychological issues. Provides consultation and preventative, educational outreach programming to the campus community. Provides on-call crisis coverage in rotation with clinical staff and assessment/triage as needed. Utilizes a student-centered approach in clinical services, outreach, and programming that promotes positive mental health, wellness, student success, and a healthy campus climate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake interviews and on - going sessions.
• Provide direct clinical services including individual, couples, and structured group counseling/therapy using Evidence - Based Practices (EBPs) to a diverse range of enrolled students.
• Review medical records, psychological evaluations, and/or educational plans as needed.
• Provide on - ca ll crisis coverage in rotation with other clinical staff.
• Provide crisis intervention services including threat assessments/triage for students who may present with suicidal or homicidal IPI and navigate the continuum of care as needed .
• Provide links with other campus departments and community partners for student referrals and consultation as appropriate within ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders and build community partnerships.
• Plan, design, and implement educational outreach programming and professional training to the Albany State University community on various topics surrounding mental health and wellness.
• Create and/or utilize existing mental health/wellness content to expand programming efforts to social media platforms.
• Work closely with Peer Educators program to develop peer-to-peer programming and increase visibility of CSAS.
• Sponsor, plan, and implement year-round wellness events to support incoming student and upperclassmen.
• Develop virtual programs, on-demand content, and additional resources related to wellness.
• Maintain compliance with Department policies and procedures.
• Provide consultations to faculty and staff working with students who have academic, behavioral, emotional, and/or psychological challenges.
• Participate in professional development through self-directed professional reading, webinars, workshops, conferences, seminars, and/or training as required by the Director of Counseling and Student Accessibility Services and/or Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Participate in student/parent sessions and resource fairs during New Student Orientation (NSO).
• Obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing and regulatory boards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Director or Vice President of Student Affairs to support the goals and mission of the Department, Division, and University.

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree in a mental health discipline (I.e., counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, vocational/rehabilitation counseling, clinical/counseling psychology) or a related field is required. Supervised experience which may include internship and/or practicum. -

Licensure: Licensed as a LP C , LCSW, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Georgia or be license eligible and obtain relevant Associate License (LAPC, LMSW, AMFT) within three (3) months of start date and full licensure within three (3) years of start date

Preferred Qualifications

Full, unrestricted license as an LPC, LCSW or LMFT in the state of Georgia preferred.

Supervised experience which may include graduate internship and/or practicum preferred.

One (1) to three (3) years or more work experience highly desirable.

Previous experience working with college students preferred.

Experience working in higher education in a university counseling center is highly desirable.

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $40,000 to $50,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of theory, practice, trends, and issues related to student development and mental health.
• Knowledge of social, developmental, and psychological issues/challenges faced by students in higher education.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, and professional standards.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

SKILLS :

• Effective clinical and therapeutic skills (I.e., assessment, planning , treatment, crisis intervention, and response management).
• Excellent oral, written, and active listening communication skills.
• Strong professional, leadership and interpersonal skills that promote a positive team environment.
• Organizational, detail-oriented, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem - solving skills.
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic mail (email) .
• Proficiency with various office equipment (I.e., telephones, copy/scan/fax machines, calculators, etc.)
• Proficiency in providing telehealth services.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain a strong therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Ability to utilize and interpret a wide range of assessment instruments.
• Ability to develop appropriate treatment plans/interventions.
• Ability to document clinical interactions using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Ability to provide clinical assessments of students who are a danger to self or others and to make treatment decisions based on assessments.
• Ability to remain calm and diplomatic in the face of stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential and secure sensitive information.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to plan, design, and implement preventative outreach programming surrounding mental health and wellness to campus and community stakeholders.
• Ability to manage the fast-paced environment of meeting the mental health, wellness, and programing r amming needs of the students and campus community.
• Ability to empathize and understand the various academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background s of students .

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.