Counselor, Counseling for Faculty and Staff

Position Title
Counselor, Counseling for Faculty and Staff

Position Number
097111

Department
Institute for Health & Human Srvcs - 273600

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in social work, psychology, or related field and independent licensure/certification as counselor in North Carolina.

License/Certification Required

See Minimum Qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of Counseling for Faculty and Staff ( CFS ) is to provide mental health resources for the University community through direct services, consultation, and support of university-wide initiatives.

The essential duties of this positions are:
• Provide direct counseling to faculty and staff.
• Provide classes and workshops appropriate for community needs.
• Conduct workshops and trainings for the university community relevant to mental and emotional health.
• Participate in university-wide committees and initiates relevant to the work of CFS .
- Administrative duties in support of CFS Director.

Suggested Salary Range
$60,000 - $70,000

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial copies of Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts
• Diversity Statement describing plans to promote social justice, diversity, and inclusive excellence.
• List of three (minimum) professional references, including name, current position, email address, and phone number.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu

ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37596

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