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Central Piedmont Community College
Student Counselor - Counseling Services
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,762 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
General Function Provide short-term mental health and academic counseling to Central Piedmont students. Engage in mental health crisis interventions as needed. Assist students in accessing a variety of wraparound support services. Conduct trainings, workshops, and outreach efforts. Assist students in determining educational, vocational, and personal goals. Participate in cross-unit collaborations to facilitate student success. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this posting may be taken down before the listed closing date once adequate candidate interest has been reached. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide personal counseling for students to support mental health, emotional well-being, positive behaviors, and healthy relationships that foster student success and personal wellness; engage in crisis interventions; refer students to campus or community resources as appropriate; 2. Counsel students on overcoming individual academic challenges and facilitate referrals for additional academic and tutoring assistance; 3. Maintain files on activities; gather and record information in order to track progress of individual students; 4. Develop and conduct workshops, groups, outreach efforts, and special events that promote student mental health and encourage help-seeking behaviors; 5. Consult with faculty and staff regarding student concerns; conduct trainings to promote mental health awareness and knowledge of resources; 6. Advise students holistically, including career choices, curriculum options, academic planning, college policies, personal assistance, and academic support, and community resources; 7. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in counseling discipline, including Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy, and one (1) year full-time counseling experience, or equivalent part-time experience (including masters-level internship).