Senior Academic Counselor-Student Affairs

About Bunker Hill Community College:

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)  is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston.  The College offers associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Job Description:

 I.  Provide comprehensive counseling and advising programs and services to students to enhance their personal, professional, and educational development.           

           A.   Provide psychological counseling and related services.     

                  1. Serve as advocate for students and student issues.
2. Make referrals to outside practitioners/agencies for counseling or social service needs.
3. Counsel students on personal/psychological issues/concerns.
4. Consult/confer with mental health practitioners/providers regarding clients' needs.
5. Respond to psychological emergencies; provide crisis intervention.
6. Review assessment instruments/reports to assess students psychological needs.

       II.  Maintain professional knowledge in job related areas including College, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and those of the professional area.

             A.  Ensure compliance with best practices in the field.

                  1. Remain updated on emerging trends and best practices in her job related areas, through professional         associations, professional literature, participating in workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities. 

             B. Active member of CARE Team.

                  1. Remain up to date on emerging trends and best practices in Behavioral Intervention Teams best practices.
2. Update information on students in the electronic systems when needed.
3. Continue assessment, interventions and referrals of students referred to CARE when needed.

              C.  Assist in the development of and present psycho-educational programs.  

                  1. Assess institutional/student needs, and design and deliver workshops and other programs for students to support    their development/wellness.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field; with ten (10) years' experience that includes psychological counseling, psycho-therapy services, crisis intervention, social work, and personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must hold a current licensure in counseling psychology, social work or alcohol and other drug counseling.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $70,120.00-$85,000.00 Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Full state Benefits.
Grade: 6 Unit-Professional position.

Review Date: June 6, 2024

This position is eligible for on-campus and partial tele-work options.

Application Instructions:

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