Mental Health Support Specialist

The primary purpose of the Mental Health Support Specialist is to participate as a member of the mental health team providing care to assigned veteran and non-veteran students under the direct supervision of the Assistant Vice President Student Affairs.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Provides mental health counseling to BCC students using evidence-based modalities.

• Responds to on campus urgent and emergency mental health situations and provide assessment and crisis intervention as needed. 

• Develops and deliver outreach programs and workshops to students, staff and faculty to enhance awareness and knowledge of mental health issues and resources. 

• Facilitates psychoeducational and support groups on topics such as coping skills, mindfulness, self-care, grief, etc.  

• Establishes on campus support groups. 

• Participates in case consultations with other personal counselors.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of counseling sessions and student progress. 

• Collaborates with community mental health resources to promote student well-being and refer students who require a higher level of care as needed. 

• Performs additional job-related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field.

Experience: Minimum of two years of counseling experience. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young adults in an educational or training capacity.  Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. 

Licenses: LPC or LCSW

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices an open-door policy.  Has basic proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Must have a positive attitude and clear communication style (written and verbal). Has basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with a college data platform. Possesses a creative and innovative approach to problem solving. Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and work independently with limited supervision. Ability to recognize barriers to student success and navigate through them. Ability to coordinate events. Exhibits strong skills in:  

• Organizing

• Building relationships

• Leadership

• Coaching

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary is $70,000-$75,000
• NJ Educators Health Plan with free Vision and Dental. NJ State Pension plan.
• 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 3 Partial Sick Days.

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.