Job Description

Description

Department: Student Life 

Job Status: Full-time (40 hrs./wk.); 10-month position  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Reports To: Director of Counseling Services

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal travel required

Work Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon. - Fri.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide counseling services to students and groups of students within the Benedictine College Counseling Center. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer counseling services in  accord with Catholic moral principles, Benedictine College principles and policies, licensing and professional standards and ethics, and governmental regulations including HIPAA, FERPA, and Title IX.
• Identify and manage risks associated with counseling services for students.
• Provide mental health counseling, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and consultations for students, including in crisis/emergency situations.
• Coordinate and/or collaborate with others on offering regular programs of student and staff education and training on wellness topics including mental health, alcohol and other drug prevention, and other topics of interest.
• Develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with Residence Life, Student Success Center, Nursing, Athletics, local health providers and resources, other college departments, and the college administration.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the College’s needs.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Understanding and acceptance of Catholic and Benedictine values
• Clinical counselor or social work skills
• Strong experience in crisis intervention and risk-assessments.
• Ability to create and conduct presentations for staff and students
• Ability to provide consultation to faculty, staff, and others on matters relating to student problems
• Ability to manage crisis and conflict situations.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills as well as proven administrative and organizational skills
• Computer skills including word processing, e-mail and database software

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, social work or related field with current licensur

Experience

Minimum of two years of counseling experience, preferably in a college setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities  

Stand F 

Walk F 

Sit F 

Handling / Fingering N  

Reach Outward O 

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs O

26-40 lbs O

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less C

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs O

51-100 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Benedictine College is a faithfully Catholic institution of higher education. All employees are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, as set forth by the Magisterium. Personal conduct that is inconsistent with these teachings, or that is intended to actively or publicly undermine them, is subject to pastoral, educational, or corrective action. 

EOE

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