Embedded Counselor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Posting Information
Posting Number
PG193865EP

Internal Recruitment
No

Working Title
Embedded Counselor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience and education

Work Schedule
M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; evening and weekend work may be required to cover events.

Job Location
Raleigh, NC

Department
Counseling Services

About the Department
The Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
NC State wants employees to achieve their highest potential at work, learn more about our employee value proposition here (You Belong Here). The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
The Counseling Center assists NC State students experiencing personal, academic or vocational problems. The goal of the Counseling Center is to provide students with professional counseling services and outreach to help them cope with issues that may impede successful academic performance.

The Counseling Center also offers crisis intervention and psychological/psychiatric assessment as well as consultation with others who have concerns about the mental/emotional state of NC State students. Our services are primarily short-term in nature and we make referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies as appropriate.

Members of the counseling center commit to:

• A nurturing, supportive Community
• A commitment to cultural humility
• Holding ourselves and each other accountable
• Embracing compassion in all situations
• Using evidenced-based quality of care

Essential Job Duties
This position will provide professional individual and group counseling services and outreach to NC State students as well as consultation to University administrators, staff and others who have concerns about the mental/emotional status of NC State students. The staff member will be embedded within the academic college to primarily serve students of that college, consult and build relationships with faculty and gain an understanding of the unique needs of the population served.

This position will assist in all areas of Counseling Center functioning including:

• Provide individual and group counseling of NC State students/clients (personal, academic, and vocational assessment and counseling); psychological assessment; developmental and crisis counseling; couples counseling; evaluation of students for withdrawal from the University
• Develop and participate in outreach programming, hold lets talk drop in spaces
• Consult with faculty staff, parents, and others
• Provide evaluations and recommendations regarding students with academic and conduct problems
• Participate in after hours "on call" and possible evening office hours
• General administrative responsibilities

This position is "at will." Further, this position is currently funded with non-recurring funding and subject to continuation contingent on ongoing availability of funds.

Other Responsibilities

• This position may involve participation in supervision/training of graduate students and program evaluation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's degree required and a doctorate preferred in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work or closely-related field.
• Appropriate licensure must be obtained/maintained according to NC laws.

Other Required Qualifications

• Established commitment to culturally informed and responsive services
• Strong clinical skills
• Experience in handling crisis situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college/university counseling center
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a large mental health services agency
• Previous work with electronic records and scheduling, preferably Titanium
• Experience in risk assessment
• Ability to provide clinical supervision

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Must meet all state law requirements for licensure in mental health discipline

Valid NC Driver's License required
No

Commercial Driver's License required
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
01/02/2025

Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details
Position Number
00109973

Position Type
Exempt Professional Staff

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0

Appointment
12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Department ID
244020 - Counseling Services

AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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