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Randolph College
Resident in Counseling (55972)
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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.
$34,411 / year median in Virginia
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Resident in Counseling (55972) Randolph College Incorporated - Lynchburg, VA 24503 Apply Overview Salary Range $28.00 - $33.00 Hourly Apply Description Licensed Counselor and Licensed Eligible Counselor FLSA Classification Nonexempt Reports to Director of Counseling Center Job Description Summary/objective Works as a member of the Counseling Center team to meet the mental health and substance use needs of the Randolph College student community. Active coordination of care with other offices and departments when clinically indicated. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Provides individual, group, family, and couples counseling to full-time Randolph College students Completes adequate and timely clinical documentation utilizing the electronic health record, Titanium Provides mental health crisis intervention services to Randolph College students when needed Provides mental health assessment and referral services (both internal to Randolph College and external to the community) for Randolph College students Provides coverage for rotation of emergency on-call phone support system (overnight and weekend) Provides psychoeducational programming, outreach, and/or training to students, faculty, and/or staff Provides services within the National Association of Social Workers, American Counseling Association, or American Psychological Association ethical guidelines Seeks individual professional consultation and/or supervision as necessary Shares in administrative tasks of the Counseling Center Provides clinical coverage during campus events when counselor presence is required Competencies Ability to provide individualized treatment to students engaged in counseling services Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the clinical team and Randolph College community Ability to work autonomously while seeking supervision when clinically indicated Demonstrates professionalism, strong work ethic, and flexibility Demonstrates thorough and adequate clinical record-keeping in a timely and efficient manner Knowledge of local clinical support resources and ability to coordinate quickly and efficiently during a mental health crisis Supervisory responsibilities At times, licensed staff may provide licensed coverage for the Counseling Center when the Director of Counseling Center is not available. Clinical staff can also provide support to Graduate Student Interns. Work environment Person typically works in an office environment Physical demands Person may occasionally lift up to 15 pounds or may walk and/or bend in the performance of the job functions Travel required None Required education and experience