Assistant Professor Center for Counseling

Grand Rapids Community College • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor position at the Center for Counseling & Well-being at Grand Rapids Community College focuses on providing clinical and outreach services to a diverse student population. The role involves consultation services to the campus community, with an emphasis on addressing various student concerns including crisis management, suicide prevention, and support for underserved populations. The position is tenure track and requires a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of counseling and support services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, Social Work, or Psychology from a regionally accredited college/university required.
• Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, Limited Licensed Psychologist, or Master's Social Work License with clinical designation required.
• Minimum of 2 years counseling experience required.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of suicidality and crisis intervention.
• Understanding of confidentiality as related to HIPPA and FERPA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Experience with brief, short-term counseling models.
• Background in college counseling or in treating late adolescents and emerging adults.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, evaluation, and short-term counseling services for individual students.
• Helping students identify, evaluate, manage, resolve, and cope with emotional, social, academic, and career issues.
• Providing group counseling services that address specific clinical issues or the needs of particular student populations.
• Maintaining a clinical caseload and ensuring ethical and timely service and student records.
• Providing outreach and clinical services to meet the needs of the general student population and traditionally underserved populations.
• Evaluating and managing psychological emergencies, crisis, and trauma response needs across campus.
• Providing consultative services to faculty regarding student concerns.
• Collaborating with other faculty to monitor counseling and well-being services for a successful student experience.
• Planning, preparing, and recommending faculty schedules.
• Performing other duties as required of GRCC faculty members.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums.
• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership.
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options, including the state retirement plan or a 401A with a 12% employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree