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Professional Counselor
Job ID:
291119 |
Location:
Albany State Rec. Location |
Regular/Temporary:
Regular |
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time |
Type:
Permanent
About Albany State University Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, optional retirement plan for faculty and exempt employees, Social Security, and tuition assistance program after six months of employment.
Job Summary The Professional Counselor demonstrates commitment to the University's mission and diverse student population by assisting students in reaching optimal wellness through direct clinical and targeted preventative services. Responsibilities include providing individual, couples, and group counseling, consultation and preventative outreach programming, crisis coverage and triage, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to promote positive mental health and student success.
Responsibilities
Conduct client intake interviews and ongoing sessions.
Provide direct clinical services using evidence‑based practices to enrolled students.
Review medical records, psychological evaluations, and educational plans as needed.
Provide on‑call crisis coverage in rotation with clinical staff.
Provide crisis intervention services including threat assessments/triage for students presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Provide referrals and consult with campus departments and community partners within ethical guidelines.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders and build community partnerships.
Plan, design, and implement educational outreach programming and professional training on mental health and wellness.
Maintain compliance with department policies and procedures.
Provide consultations to faculty and staff working with students who have academic, behavioral, emotional, or psychological challenges.
Participate in professional development through reading, webinars, workshops, and conferences as required.
Participate in student/parent sessions and resource fairs during New Student Orientation.
Obtain continuous education units (CEUs) as required by state licensing and regulatory boards.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the goals of the department, division, and university.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a mental health discipline (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, clinical psychology).
One (1) year of job‑related work experience.
Supervised experience (e.g., graduate internship, practicum).
Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist in Georgia, or be license‑eligible and obtain a license within six (6) months of start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Full, unrestricted license as an LPC, LCSW or LMFT in Georgia.
Two (2) to three (3) years or more of work experience.
Experience working with college students and higher‑education counseling centers.
Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
List of at least three professional references with contact information
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of theory, practice, trends, and issues related to student development and mental health.
Knowledge of social, developmental, and psychological issues faced by college students.
Knowledge of ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Effective clinical and therapeutic skills including assessment, planning, treatment, crisis intervention, and response management.
Excellent oral, written, and active listening communication skills.
Strong professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills that promote a positive team environment.
Organizational, detail‑oriented, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with computers and common office equipment.
Proficiency in providing telehealth services.
Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients.
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic alliances with clients.
Ability to utilize and interpret a wide range of assessment instruments.
Ability to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
Ability to document clinical interactions using an electronic medical record system.
Ability to assess students at risk for self‑harm or harm to others and make treatment decisions accordingly.
Ability to remain calm and diplomatic in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidential and secure sensitive information.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
Ability to plan, design, and implement preventive outreach programming surrounding mental health and wellness.
Ability to manage a fast‑paced environment meeting the mental health, wellness, and programming needs of students and the campus community.
Ability to empathize with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Contact Information For more information or questions about this posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
(229) 500-2026
or email
hrasu@asurams.edu . For technical support, call OneUSG Connect Support at
(877) 251-2644
or email
sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an equal‑employment, equal‑access, and equal‑educational‑opportunity institution. The university recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. For accommodation requests, contact the Disability Resource Center at
229-500-3442 .
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291119 |
Location:
Albany State Rec. Location |
Regular/Temporary:
Regular |
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time |
Type:
Permanent
About Albany State University Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, optional retirement plan for faculty and exempt employees, Social Security, and tuition assistance program after six months of employment.
Job Summary The Professional Counselor demonstrates commitment to the University's mission and diverse student population by assisting students in reaching optimal wellness through direct clinical and targeted preventative services. Responsibilities include providing individual, couples, and group counseling, consultation and preventative outreach programming, crisis coverage and triage, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to promote positive mental health and student success.
Responsibilities
Conduct client intake interviews and ongoing sessions.
Provide direct clinical services using evidence‑based practices to enrolled students.
Review medical records, psychological evaluations, and educational plans as needed.
Provide on‑call crisis coverage in rotation with clinical staff.
Provide crisis intervention services including threat assessments/triage for students presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Provide referrals and consult with campus departments and community partners within ethical guidelines.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders and build community partnerships.
Plan, design, and implement educational outreach programming and professional training on mental health and wellness.
Maintain compliance with department policies and procedures.
Provide consultations to faculty and staff working with students who have academic, behavioral, emotional, or psychological challenges.
Participate in professional development through reading, webinars, workshops, and conferences as required.
Participate in student/parent sessions and resource fairs during New Student Orientation.
Obtain continuous education units (CEUs) as required by state licensing and regulatory boards.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the goals of the department, division, and university.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a mental health discipline (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, clinical psychology).
One (1) year of job‑related work experience.
Supervised experience (e.g., graduate internship, practicum).
Licensed as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist in Georgia, or be license‑eligible and obtain a license within six (6) months of start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Full, unrestricted license as an LPC, LCSW or LMFT in Georgia.
Two (2) to three (3) years or more of work experience.
Experience working with college students and higher‑education counseling centers.
Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter
Resume
List of at least three professional references with contact information
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of theory, practice, trends, and issues related to student development and mental health.
Knowledge of social, developmental, and psychological issues faced by college students.
Knowledge of ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Effective clinical and therapeutic skills including assessment, planning, treatment, crisis intervention, and response management.
Excellent oral, written, and active listening communication skills.
Strong professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills that promote a positive team environment.
Organizational, detail‑oriented, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with computers and common office equipment.
Proficiency in providing telehealth services.
Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients.
Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic alliances with clients.
Ability to utilize and interpret a wide range of assessment instruments.
Ability to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
Ability to document clinical interactions using an electronic medical record system.
Ability to assess students at risk for self‑harm or harm to others and make treatment decisions accordingly.
Ability to remain calm and diplomatic in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidential and secure sensitive information.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
Ability to plan, design, and implement preventive outreach programming surrounding mental health and wellness.
Ability to manage a fast‑paced environment meeting the mental health, wellness, and programming needs of students and the campus community.
Ability to empathize with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Contact Information For more information or questions about this posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
(229) 500-2026
or email
hrasu@asurams.edu . For technical support, call OneUSG Connect Support at
(877) 251-2644
or email
sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu .
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an equal‑employment, equal‑access, and equal‑educational‑opportunity institution. The university recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. For accommodation requests, contact the Disability Resource Center at
229-500-3442 .
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