High School Wellness Counselor
Full Time
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Posted
Job description
Full/Part Time
Full-time
School/Department Information
The Department of Counseling Services is part of UNCSA’s Wellness Center and reports under the Division of Student Affairs. The purpose of Counseling Services is to provide emotional, psychological, and interpersonal support.
Primary Description of Work
The High School Wellness Counselor provides both clinical needs and support the development and overall wellness of the students.
Work Schedule and hours
Monday – Friday (occasional weekends) to meet student needs
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
COUNSELING
SERVICES
(40%)
- Provide personal counseling to students utilizing a variety of best-practice, evidence -based theories, techniques, skills and strategies.
- Provide crisis intervention to students with acute needs and chronic mental health needs.
- Assess students in crisis for possible harm to self or others providing necessary follow-up with family/guardian and UNCSA community; as well as collaborate and refer to mental health providers.
- Develop individualized support plans to meet the emotional needs of students and assist in the implementation of those plans.
- Develop safety plans with students.
- Facilitate parent/guardian student meetings.
- Collaborate and facilitate communication with students, parents, faculty, staff, health care providers, mental health professionals to ensure that students’ emotional, residential, academic and other needs are supported.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (45%)
- Plan, organize and coordinate prevention activities and presentations, including trainings, workshops and awareness events.
- Develop, implement, and assess campus prevention programs for high school students.
- Provide appropriate screenings for high school students on a range or topics including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress reduction, etc.
- Increase prevention programming for mental health support by collaborating with high school life, high school academics and arts schools.
- Support developmental education, as part of the overall responsibility of the Division of Student Life.
ADMINISTRATIVE (10%)
- Develop and provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in support of student wellness.
- Participate in high school life programs including social events and activities.
OTHER (5%)
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree required, preferably in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health or a related field with 3-5 years of experience and licensure in the appropriate clinical field.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of five years experience working with students in educational setting at the secondary (high school) level.
Terms of Employment
S1 12 month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Individual and group counseling skills, techniques and strategies that promote personal and social growth and academic success.
- Knowledge of legal, ethical and professional issues related to minors, students and high school setting.
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting laws.
- Knowledge of individual and group counseling theories and best practices.
- Skilled in human development and growth mindset.
- Ability to utilize technology and other resources to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of practices, policies and procedures.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner with diverse constituents including students, faculty, staff and the public while upholding the intent and integrity of UNCSA policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external constituents and building relationships to deliver a high level of service.
- Ability to function as an integral member of a professional and diverse team.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Functional Competencies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS521P
Open Date
01/18/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary Range
Recruitment Range, if applicable
Commensurate with education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an EHRA non-faculty position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
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