University Counselor

Gardner Webb University•Boiling Springs, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Counselor provides individual, couples, and group counseling services to Gardner-Webb University students, including Traditional Undergraduate, Degree Completion Program, Graduate, and Physician Assistant students. The Counselor determines appropriate treatments, helps clients plan and prepare for crisis intervention, collaborates with other mental health care providers, physicians, and referral agencies, and plans and delivers educational and therapeutic programs. The position participates in the counselor on-call rotation and works with the Athletic Training Department on annual NCAA mental health screening requirements. The Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling Services and attends continuing education classes to maintain state licensure. This is a 10-month position. Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university rooted in the Baptist tradition. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, the University serves approximately 3,000 students in more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution and competes in NCAA Division I athletics.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related area, two to five years of related experience and/or training in a college or university setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess certification and licensure for counseling in North Carolina (NC LCMHC/LCMHCA), or be eligible for licensure and/or certification.
If board eligible and currently enrolled in the last semester of a graduate program, must remain under direct university and site supervision and apply for licensure immediately upon degree completion.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a college setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, couples, and group counseling to Traditional Undergraduate, Degree Completion Program, Graduate, and Physician Assistant students.
Determine appropriate treatments to address symptoms and help clients plan and prepare for crisis intervention.
Collaborate with other mental health care providers, physicians, and referral agencies to understand client issues and report progress.
Plan and provide programs and seminars on special topics.
Plan and implement educational and therapeutic workshops and presentations.
Provide training for Resident Advisors.
Participate in the counselor on-call rotation.
Work with the Athletic Training Department to maintain annual NCAA mental health screening requirements.
Attend continuing education classes to maintain state licensure.
Perform other duties as directed.