District Licensed Professional - Counselor
Position Title:
District Licensed Professional - Counselor
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTIONAll Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives:
listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
To provide developmental and educational support to students, or other clients of the college, in the form of short-term personal counseling; to provide counseling services to students in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to the Community College mission and its diverse student population.
Through a comprehensive, student-centered counseling approach, to develop and present structured groups for positive growth; to develop, monitor and provide in-service training in counseling support programs; and do related work as required.
Ability to utilize a wide range of assessment instruments for personal, career, and educational issues.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Licensed counselor, psychotherapist, or Mastered Licensed Social Worker that allows for independent practice.
Experience working in collegiate and/or mental health settings.
Demonstrated experience using tact and sensitivity in dealing with confidential matters.
Highly-motivated self-starter who can take initiative and balance preventive and intervention practice.
A learner-focused leader with a deep understanding of and passion for student life and associated best practices in the context of higher education.
Working knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA regulations.
Ability to follow College policies and procedures.
General knowledge of the College's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEMaster's degree (M.
A.
) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, Licensed Professional Counselor/Trainer (LPC) plays a critical role as part of the health services/mental health counseling department.
A licensed Professional Counselor/Trainer is responsible for providing clinical mental health services.
This includes providing clinical mental health counseling in the individual and group setting, the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs, as well as consulting with faculty, staff, and administration over mental health topics.
In addition, Licensed Professional Counselor/Trainer will participate in developing proactive mental health and wellness programming for the entire college population.
Oversee the Mental Health Services Department.
Provide professional development opportunities for employees in the Mental Health Services Department.
Provide individual and group mental health counseling services to the student/employee population, including evaluation, development, and facilitation of support groups, and making referrals to external clinicians as needed.
Develop mental health programs in conjunction with the Dean of Student Services on each campus.
Facilitate training and psycho-educational workshops for students, faculty, and staff.
Collaborate with Pathways Counseling staff to meet the needs of students and employees.
Maintain confidential clinical schedule and case files Attend ongoing trainings as required (current updated license, etc.
) Assist in the development, support, and supervision of interns, if applicable.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Assist with writing grants, gathering data, and submitting grant required reporting to the funding source.
Other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.
SUPERVISORY
Responsibilities:
Interns and/or licensed professional counselors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands andarms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and, the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MissionHinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion, and profession.
VisionHinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
ValuesHinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity Diversity Excellence Accountability Leadership Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities.
We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance:
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:
601-857-3458 or Email:
email protected .
Title IX:
Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:
601-857-3353 or Email:
email protected .
Full Time/Part Time:
Full timePosition Type:
12 Month 260 DaysJob Classification:
CounselingScheduled Hours:
37.
5 Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Community Mental Health Services Confidentiality Consulting Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
District Licensed Professional - Counselor
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTIONAll Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives:
listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.
To provide developmental and educational support to students, or other clients of the college, in the form of short-term personal counseling; to provide counseling services to students in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to the Community College mission and its diverse student population.
Through a comprehensive, student-centered counseling approach, to develop and present structured groups for positive growth; to develop, monitor and provide in-service training in counseling support programs; and do related work as required.
Ability to utilize a wide range of assessment instruments for personal, career, and educational issues.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Licensed counselor, psychotherapist, or Mastered Licensed Social Worker that allows for independent practice.
Experience working in collegiate and/or mental health settings.
Demonstrated experience using tact and sensitivity in dealing with confidential matters.
Highly-motivated self-starter who can take initiative and balance preventive and intervention practice.
A learner-focused leader with a deep understanding of and passion for student life and associated best practices in the context of higher education.
Working knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA regulations.
Ability to follow College policies and procedures.
General knowledge of the College's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEMaster's degree (M.
A.
) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, Licensed Professional Counselor/Trainer (LPC) plays a critical role as part of the health services/mental health counseling department.
A licensed Professional Counselor/Trainer is responsible for providing clinical mental health services.
This includes providing clinical mental health counseling in the individual and group setting, the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs, as well as consulting with faculty, staff, and administration over mental health topics.
In addition, Licensed Professional Counselor/Trainer will participate in developing proactive mental health and wellness programming for the entire college population.
Oversee the Mental Health Services Department.
Provide professional development opportunities for employees in the Mental Health Services Department.
Provide individual and group mental health counseling services to the student/employee population, including evaluation, development, and facilitation of support groups, and making referrals to external clinicians as needed.
Develop mental health programs in conjunction with the Dean of Student Services on each campus.
Facilitate training and psycho-educational workshops for students, faculty, and staff.
Collaborate with Pathways Counseling staff to meet the needs of students and employees.
Maintain confidential clinical schedule and case files Attend ongoing trainings as required (current updated license, etc.
) Assist in the development, support, and supervision of interns, if applicable.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Assist with writing grants, gathering data, and submitting grant required reporting to the funding source.
Other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.
SUPERVISORY
Responsibilities:
Interns and/or licensed professional counselors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands andarms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and, the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MissionHinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion, and profession.
VisionHinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
ValuesHinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity Diversity Excellence Accountability Leadership Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities.
We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance:
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:
601-857-3458 or Email:
email protected .
Title IX:
Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:
601-857-3353 or Email:
email protected .
Full Time/Part Time:
Full timePosition Type:
12 Month 260 DaysJob Classification:
CounselingScheduled Hours:
37.
5 Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Community Mental Health Services Confidentiality Consulting Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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