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Atrium Health Mental Health Counselor - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Concord, North Carolina
The Mental Health Counselor’s responsibility is to provide comprehensive counseling services to meet the social and emotional needs of all full and part-time students. This position provides assessments, clinical interventions, education, diagnosis, and advocacy for students who are affected by a social, physical, emotional, mental health or substance abuse issue. This position also has the responsibility for providing psychological consultation to faculty, staff, students, and families.
Coordinates with :
The counselor coordinates with all entities of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences' campus community, including student affairs, faculty, academic advising, and success coaching staff.
Work Schedule :
Typically, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm with some nights and weekends and availability of call if a staff member needs intervention to assist a student.
Essential Functions :
Counseling: Implements a comprehensive counseling program designed to help students develop their educational, social, career and personal strengths.
Adheres to the ACA Code of Ethics, federal and state regulations.
Provide intake assessments of students and employees seeking counseling, both on a scheduled and walk-in basis.
Offer individual and group counseling and referral for students focusing on personal, social, family, organizational, and academic problems.
Serve as a consultant to college faculty, staff, campus groups and programs, such as student clubs/organizations, etc., to identify and alleviate sources of student stress and improve the mental health climate on campus.
Responsible for psycho-educational programs which focus on students’ learning and developmental needs an maximize students’ potential for success
Recognize and respond to emergency situations if the need arises, which may require coverage outside the normal working hours.
Maintain confidential client records and case notes.
Americans with Disabilities Act – Responsible for reviewing and authorizing student requests for accommodations and maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Maintains awareness and complies with federal requirements
Assists students with the process
Refers students for appropriate testing
Collaborates with Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, faculty and legal department to deliver reasonable accommodations.
Participates as a member of the student affairs team in college, division, meetings, committees, task forces, and other assignments as requested by the Dean, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of counseling theories and models, particularly short-term therapy.
Skills in clinical assessment and interventions
Skills in consulting within an educational institution.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
Awareness of student developmental stages for both traditional age and non-traditional age students.
Awareness of standards of practice and ethical guidelines
Ability to deal with emergency psychiatric situations and work with community agencies for referral.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology, counseling or social work or related field.
Current professional licensure in the state of the counselor’s practice required to practice counseling.
One to three years of clinical experience.
Must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse disorders
Ability to work well with people
Preferred Qualifications :
Doctorate in Psychology or Counseling (Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D.)
Experience working within a higher education setting
Experience with providing disability services/accommodations
Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.
We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.