Staff Counselor

JOB SUMMARY  

 
As part of Campus Counseling Services, this 10-month staff position will provide mental health counseling and assessment services for undergraduate students at Southeastern University. In addition this position will also provide consultation services to both faculty and staff to address student concerns and aid in the facilitation of external mental health referrals. Successful candidates will be generalists who are multi-culturally affirming and possess competence and experience in working with diverse populations within a college/university environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 

Reports to: Director of Counseling and Wellness

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Includes, but is not limited to the following: 

1. Provide effective and efficient counseling services directly to university students, including: intake and case formulation; individual, couples and/or group counseling; crisis & emergency assessment and intervention.

2. Professionally consult and act as a service liaison to students, faculty, staff, and parents, particularly regarding students in distress.

3. Plan and implement psycho-educational programming and other outreach activities for the campus community.

4. Maintain clinical and administrative documentation of psychotherapeutic and other professional activities in compliance with prevailing policies and procedures, and consistent with professional standards.

5. Participate in professional training and development activities, including fulfilling all requirements to maintain appropriate state license.
 

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

N/A

LOCATION 

Lakeland Main Campus  

EDUCATION   

Required Education:

Master's in Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or other closely related field

Preferred Education:

Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work or closely related field

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

A license to practice in a mental health profession in the state of Florida is required.

EXPERIENCE 

Required:

Demonstrated experience in providing a broad range of psychotherapy and counseling methods in a brief therapy model

Preferred:

Experience in higher education or working with student populations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

1. Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills
2. Ability to consult and collaborate both within and outside the University
3. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to maintain good client records and use electronic record keeping technologies
5. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential information
6. Adherence to state law and appropriate code(s) of ethics based on discipline
7. Ability to relate effectively with diverse members of the University's community

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. 

• This position is considered non-essential for the purposes of Emergency Response.

Physical Requirements: 

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate a computer, standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small boxes and other items, to walk short distances, and sit or stand for extended periods of time.  Repetitive motion, including substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for typing. Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Must have the ability to hear and communicate orally for extended periods.

Travel:

No

Schedule:

M-F 8:00-4:00; possible evening shifts.  Off during Christmas and summer breaks

TRAINING

All new hires and employees transferring into a new position will have a 90-day probationary period within which to learn the functions of the job and to be evaluated. Following the probationary period, the employee can transition to regular status, have the probationary period extended in order to receive more training, or employment can be terminated. Required compliance training is as follows:

• FERPA
• HIPAA
• Other training, as required

SAFETY 

• SEU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. 
• Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. 
• Work-related injuries must be immediately reported to Security and Human Resources. When life or limb are at risk, please dial 911. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. 
• Emergency Employees report for or must remain at work in emergency situations.  Dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to this position, unless instructed otherwise by your direct supervisor or a member of the Leadership Team.  

SCREENING

All full-time positions at SEU are deemed security-sensitive and require background checks. Employees required to drive their own personal vehicle, a rental car or an SEU vehicle in performance of their duties must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier in order to meet the requirements of the position.

DISCLAIMER

SEU is an at-will employer.  This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

SEU is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All forms of discrimination against or harassment of a person because of his or her identification within a protected category are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition applies equally to conduct by and against employees, vendors, visitors, and students.

Southeastern University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. The equal opportunity policy will apply in University programs and activities, and all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. All employees of Southeastern University, by continued employment, agree to abide by the policies contained in the Employee Handbook and in the SEU Mission, Vision, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.