Counselor

Coffeyville Community College • Coffeyville, KS

390d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Counselor at Coffeyville Community College is responsible for supporting students' mental health and overall well-being within a diverse academic environment. This role involves providing individual and group counseling services, conducting workshops, and collaborating with faculty and staff to address students' personal, academic, and emotional concerns. The Counselor utilizes a holistic approach to meet the educational and social needs of students, while also maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of mental health issues and treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and initiate work on projects independently.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to operate a computer efficiently.
• Ability to work well with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Required to maintain a physical place of residence within the CCC service area throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing counseling services to college students or young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling sessions through various mediums, including walk-in sessions, appointments, and distance-advising tools.
• Conduct group counseling sessions to address common concerns and facilitate peer support.
• Use a holistic counseling approach to effectively address students' educational, social, and personal needs.
• Research, organize, and execute engaging workshops and sessions to address academic issues and support student well-being.
• Present workshops on mental health, academic, and social difficulties to faculty and staff.
• Develop support groups and well-being programs to raise awareness about mental health issues and available resources.
• Provide mental health services for a range of issues, including stress, anxiety management, and trauma.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis responses and intervention.
• Offer career counseling services and interpretation of personality assessments to assist students in making informed career decisions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of all student interactions and records.
• Collaborate with CCC staff and other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care to students.
• Serve on committees to promote student success and mental health.
• Meet attendance expectations, including a willingness to work unusual hours as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $80,000.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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