Counselor

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Posted: 05-Mar-24

Location: Elon, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Advising/Counseling
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5074237

Counselor
Location: Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244
Title: Counselor
Position Type: Staff Full-Time
Days Per Week: Monday-Friday
Hours Per Week: 40
VP Area: Student Life
Department: Counseling Services
Position Summary
The full-time, 10-month Counselor provides effective, evidence-based, and culturally responsive mental health services to support the emotional health and general well-being of Elon students. The Counselor functions as a generalist to provide direct clinical services (i.e., initial clinical assessments, individual and group counseling, crisis support, etc.) to address a range of mental health concerns within the counseling center's scope of clinical care. The Counselor is also responsible for providing consultation, outreach and education activities, and care coordination support.
Benefits of Working at Elon
As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
This position requires a master's degree in clinical counseling, clinical psychology, clinical social work, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Qualified candidates must be able to practice counseling in the state of North Carolina upon hire as: 1) an independently licensed mental health professional (i.e., LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist), or 2) a limited/provisionally licensed mental health professional under supervision (i.e., associate level).
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred candidates will have a master's level degree from an accredited program and experience providing direct mental health services (i.e., assessments, therapy, etc.) in a college/university counseling center.
Job Duties
1. Clinical Services and Outreach

• Provides direct psychological services to university students within a brief therapy model to include, clinical assessments, individual/group/couples counseling, and skill-based training workshops.
• Provides crisis response through interventions and/or consultations to students, families, and campus partners.
• Develops and presents educational programs and workshops related to college student mental health.
• Provides consultation services to university colleagues, students, and community partners.
• Offers periodic consultation and response to assist in managing crises, including nights and weekends.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with legal, ethical, and profession guidelines and Counseling Services policies using the electronic medical record software system (Titanium).
• Enhances professional and clinical skills through participation in continuing education opportunities.
• Adheres to all legal and ethical standards of professional practice.

2. General

• Participates in departmental staff meetings and clinical consultation meetings. Serves on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees. Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by director in support of the mission, vision, and goals of the department and the University.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required for outreach and programming events, crisis management, or response to other situations as requested. Requires serving in back-up on call consultation rotation when needed.
To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/cb53be3c-1894-4f01-a462-f32afa268c07 .
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About Elon University
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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