QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.

Experience and Training:
• North Carolina Board Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCSW, LMFT required
• Experience working with college or university counseling center preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
• Knowledge of broad range of counseling methods
• Knowledge of and ability to use crisis intervention skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a team of clinical professionals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the mission and activities of the Office of Counseling Services.
• Adheres to legal and ethical guidelines of governing licensure board.
• Maintains confidential clinical documentation using electronic health record system.
• Provides counseling support services for High Point University students in a variety of formats and dimensions, including provision of individual and group therapy, prevention, outreach, consultation, and referral.
• Assists clients in exploring all their options when considering a leave of absence or withdrawal from the University.
• Supports off-campus referrals for counseling and psychiatric needs when necessary.
• Supports training, consultation, and development for students and faculty as it relates to mental health and wellness issues.
• Supports strategies for prevention/harm reduction plans for students.
• Provides assessments and assists with facilitation of sanctioned psychoeducational education groups through collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct.
• Collaborates with the Prevention Specialist and Addiction Specialist.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Counseling Services.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

To support the University Mission: to deliver educational experiences that enlighten, challenge, and prepare students to lead lives of significance in complex global communities. New employees will receive 30/60/90-day performance reviews and annual reviews thereafter.