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Clinical Counselor / Clinical Social Worker

Employer
Columbia College of Missouri
Location
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Sep 17, 2024

Job Details


Clincial Co unselor / Clinical Social Worker
Department:Student Affairs, Wellness Center – Counseling Services
Location:Columbia, MO
Type:Staff, Full time,10- month position (August – May)
Pay:$50,000- $55,000 per year (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)

Diversity Statement:
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.

Job Summary:
The Clinical Counselor / Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Counseling Services provides individual counseling, consultation and crisis intervention services to students and collaborates with staff/faculty regarding students of concern, along with promoting and offering programs and services that support health and wellness on campus. The clinician is an active member of the division of Student Affairs, creating opportunity for programming partnerships and invaluable professional connections.

Essential Functions:
  • Work in an uplifting and balanced environment that promotes student wellness.
  • Provide comprehensive individual and/or group counseling services to students.
  • Refer, consult, and coordinate with community resources regarding psycho social needs of students when appropriate.
  • Clinician will utilize DAP notes that are finalized within 72hours.
  • Complete comprehensive psycho social assessments of students.
  • Participate in assessment and service evaluation activities.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to crisis situations on campus, offering immediate support and resources to students in distress, collaborating with campus partners to ensure a coordinated and compassionate response.
  • Provide educational, developmental and prevention outreach programming for students to increase awareness of mental health issues/ prevention and promote healthy choices.
  • Participate in training of student leaders.
  • Consult and collaborate with counseling services counselors and other campus staff and faculty when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current legal responsibilities to report individuals at risk of harm to self/others and to maintain strict informational boundaries.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and federal health care privacy laws, Title IX, VAWA, ADA, Title II, HIPAA and FERPA, as well as professional ethics or regulations that govern the work.
  • Professional Development:Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with emerging trends and best practices in higher education counseling, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the counseling center.
  • Be available for emergency calls by the Dean and/or Assistant Dean for Student Life / Well-being, Director of Residential Life and Area Coordinators, as needed.
  • Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Division of Student Affairs.
  • Serve on division and college committees as requested
  • Attend major college functions, including but not limited to Homecoming, Quest Day and College Visitation events, Ivy Chain, Commencement, Late Night Breakfast, and Student Affairs Night of Recognition.
  • Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Display respect and civility to all constituencies in all communications.
  • Attend work timely and on a regular basis during the established hours of operation; work additional hours as business necessitates.
Supervisory Responsibility: None (list position(s) or department(s))
Position reports to:Senior Assistant Dean for Student Well-being

Required Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
  • Ability to fluently read, write, and understand the English language.
  • Proficiency with the following, but not limited to: active listening; speaking; writing; critical thinking; judgment and decision making; monitoring; reading comprehension; time management; coordination; and management of personnel resources.
  • Proficiency for using a variety of computer and technology-related software and equipment, including Microsoft Office products and database systems.
  • Proficiency in using web-based technologies, including database systems.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with or without direct supervision.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
  • Two years’ experience providing counseling services.

Preferred Core Competencies and Professional Experience:
  • Experience working in a college counseling environment
Required Level of Education: Master’s degree In:Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.

Required Professional Certification(s):Yes In:Current Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Level of Education:

Preferred Professional Certification(s):

Other Requirements: Ability to satisfy, within the parameters set by the College and consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements (if any):
  • May be required to take on-call duty
  • Some varied hours, nights and weekends related to campus events and/or crisis intervention
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.

Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.

Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers .

The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.

In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.

Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.

https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats

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 Columbia College

Founded in 1851, Columbia College is dedicated to improving lives through higher education. As a private, nonprofit, coeducational liberal arts and sciences college, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Since the college’s modest beginning, Columbia College has flourished in size and has become a nationally recognized educational institution. 

Originally founded as Christian Female College, the college changed its name to Columbia College in 1970 when it changed from a two-year women's college to a four-year coeducational college. Today, it serves thousands of students at locations across the nation.

At Columbia College, we strive to create an inclusive employee experience for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Columbia College is a safe place for open dialogue, a supporter of activities promoting diversity and inclusion, and ultimately, a community that welcomes all.

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