Assistant Director of Counseling
Summary
| Title: | Assistant Director of Counseling |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1485 |
| Department: | Student Engagement |
Description
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Counseling Services assists with operations of the Counseling Center to include assistance with clinical services, programming, training, and policies/procedures.The Assistant Director provides counseling, consultation, outreach and urgent response services to LaGrange College students in support of the mission of the College and the Division of Student Engagement.
Job Duties (but not limited to):
Minimum Qualifications
The Assistant Director of Counseling Services assists with operations of the Counseling Center to include assistance with clinical services, programming, training, and policies/procedures.The Assistant Director provides counseling, consultation, outreach and urgent response services to LaGrange College students in support of the mission of the College and the Division of Student Engagement.
Job Duties (but not limited to):
- Assists in providing effective practices for triage, intake, scheduling and documentation of individual clinical encounters, therapy, and support groups.
- Provides periodic and annual analysis and reporting on Center programs, operations, clinical utilization, strategic plan, and goals.
- Provides direct clinical services to students for assessment and treatment as appropriate to clinical training and licensure. Provides case management consultation and support for Career clinicians working with high-needs students and/or through care transitions. Facilitates regular peer consultation among Center providers.
- Consults with students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and off-campus professionals regarding the needs of individual students.
- Facilitates timely responses to urgent requests for psychological intervention during regular office hours.
- Represents the Center mission, services and key issues within the Counseling Center, Student Engagement, and the College community. Promotes and participates in activities, committees, events, programs, and other efforts that serve to improve the heatlh and well-being of LaGrange College students.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A master’s or an advanced degree in Counseling or Psychology is required. Applicant must have an active license in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or be an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) eligible and actively seeking full licensure in the state of Georgia. APC license will be responsible for recruiting, compensating, and maintaining off-site supervision in accordance with Georgia’s State Board requirements until full LPC Licensure. Must demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills to provide assessment and clinical services. Must practice by the ethical standards of the professional association and state licensing board.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of counseling theory, techniques, approaches, and best practices. Knowledge of the regulations governing the practice of professional counseling in the State of Georgia.
- Ability to work with a variety of candidates that includes freshman students to 5th+ year seniors, veterans, alumni ranging from entry level to senior level talent, career changers/retires and non-degree seeking LaGrange College students.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community organizations, public/private agencies, faculty, staff, and students.
- Proven record of being able to utilize effective time management, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail while performing multiple duties, often under stress.
- Proven record of innovative and strategic thinking as well as a passion for building and adapting programs to meet the changing needs of today’s students.
