University Wellness Counselor and Coordinator

University Wellness Counselor and Coordinator                                                                         

GRADE 13
EXEMPT 
FTE  0.75 

BASIC FUNCTION

To provide direct comprehensive mental health services and service coordination, including mental health assessment, treatment planning, direct developmental counseling services, and outside referrals as needed for individual students as part of the Student Success Team.  This is a 9 month academic year position with January, June, and July off (or its equivalent).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide direct services to students including clinical assessment, treatment planning, diagnostic formulation to provide short-term counseling and crisis interventions services.
• Provide health and wellness education and strategies to students using the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to promote holistic health practices.
• Maintain case records through our EMR system following HIPPA standards.
• Serve as a consultant and trainer for residential life, student success staff, academic support, and other VTSU departments on counseling and Wellness programming matters.
• Confer regularly with student success staff, faculty, and other VTSU personnel, as well as, parents, community health care providers, and other outside the University to plan, coordinate, and evaluate activities, programs, exchange information, make case referrals as appropriate, problem solve, and the like.
• Supervise, support, and co-facilitate for student, staff, and faculty groups, trainings, events, and to interns as needed and/or assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director of Health and Wellness. 
• Obtain, coordinate, and maintain our community connections for mental health and physical wellness supports, including but not limited to primary care providers, emergency services, mental health services, substance use programs, and therapy dog-college visit programs.
• Collaborate with VTSU Coordinator of Advocacy and Wellness Education to manage on-campus health promotions, events, and trainings to coincide with other campuses.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement programming with the Associate Director of Health and Wellness programming that specifically meets the health and wellness needs of VTSU students of all diverse backgrounds to promote equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Keep abreast of current developments in the field through trainings, workshops, research, and other educational resources (this includes CEs for licensed individuals).
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

Direct supervision is received by the Director of Health and Wellness or an Associate Director of Health and Wellness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

Direct supervision of interns and student workers as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Rostered in Vermont with a master’s degree in either mental health counseling, social work, psychology, or similar field.  Experience in higher education and being licensed in a psychotherapy field is preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

Knowledge: 

• Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
• Awareness of developmental, holistic, and proactive approaches to student success.
• A strong understanding of biopsychosocial-spiritual framework in mental and physical healthcare.
• Broad base of relevant clinical knowledge and skills, with training/experience in adolescent and adult mental health treatment, using evidence-based practices. 

Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to meet students where they are, ensure they feel listened to, and that they are comfortable working with an advisor to navigate challenges and concerns as they come up.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as PyraMed (EHR) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.

Abilities: 

• Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development, such as communication skills, leadership skills, academic skills, technical skills, non-cognitive or ‘soft’ skills, and social skills.
• Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals, such as academic purpose, sense of belonging/identity, agency, career readiness, civic readiness, access & equity.
• Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes, including attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as families/guardians and external resources in carrying out the various coordination, liaison, and advocacy aspects of the job.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.

Location:  Castleton campus with possible travel to other campuses on a limited basis. 

Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this position is $50,000 - $53,000

This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes this job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned.

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning.  Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.  

NOTE: This job is subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check

Salary : $50,000 - $53,000