Counselor

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The Counselor Limited Term position provides individual, couples/relational, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention to students, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, consultation and administration, and interpretation of assessment instruments. This position develops and delivers psychoeducational presentations, trainings and programs focused on promotion of emotional wellness and prevention of mental illness. The Director and Assistant Director may assign additional duties, to include, but not limited to front desk and phone coverage, campus training and outreach to university and community organizations and groups. Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: STUDENT COUNSELING DUTIES: Provide individual, group, and couples/relational psychotherapy to students, including administration and interpretation of assessment instruments, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention, and consultation. Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records. Provide clinical supervision to master's level counseling interns/trainees. Coordinate specific SCAPS initiatives that enhance treatment or prevention services. WORKSHOPS & OUTREACH: Develop and conduct psycho-educational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address the preventative and developmental needs of students. Collaborate with other campus departments, campus committees, and student organizations to provide joint programming for students. Provide training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty, and staff regarding relevant mental health concerns of university students. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance, and maintain the best of current professional trends for university counseling centers. OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or marital and family therapy by date of hire. Employee must be licensed or eligible to become fully licensed to provide mental health services and treatment independently in the state of Georgia. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in a university counseling center setting. Experience providing group and couples/relational psychotherapy. Experience and proficiency in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. Experience providing crisis services and treating more severe mental health concerns. Prior clinical experience and expertise with a culturally and clinically varied caseload. Experience providing outreach presentations on mental health topics relevant to university students. Commitment to a multicultural counseling orientation and understanding of the mental health needs of minoritized individuals and communities. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Knowledge of and experience in Electronic Medical Record systems SKILLS Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Excellent analytical and customer service skills ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality. Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of standard business hours may be required) This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) limited-term position (estimated time frame of employment no more than 3 years). Pay Band: B9 Salary: $48,800/annually - $53,550/annually Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. health insurance dental insurance life insurance Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan) earned vacation time sick leave 13 paid holidays Tuition Assistance Program Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr