Licensed Student Counselor

Nebraska State College System
US - Nebraska - Lincoln
June 28, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Licensed Student Counselor

Nature of Work

Provides professional counseling to students on academic and personal matters. Provides individual and group therapy and counseling. Responsible for vocational testing and assessment, program development and evaluation and outreach activities. Consults with academic departments and student affairs departments. May be involved in crisis prevention, or aiding with adjustment problems after a major life event. Mantains confidential records.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Provide short term personal counseling to students individually or in groups covering a wide variety of topics.

2. Diagnose and treat major mental illness within licensure scope of practice.

3. Supervise Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (PLMHP) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (LMHP).

4. Conduct outreach educational workshops in classes and residence halls on mental health, academic, or career topics as requested.

5. Provide crisis intervention when needed.

6. Promote positive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
7. Serves as advisor to campus organizations as requested.

8. Develop and maintains records for each student served.

9. Serve on campus-wide committees as time and interests allows.

10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications
• Master's degree.
• Mental health practitioner's license in Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a college counseling setting is preferred.
• Strong counseling skills and the ability to work cooperatively with the Counseling Center team and knowledge of a variety of computer programs.

Physical DemandsLicense and Certification Requirements

Mental health practitioner's license in Nebraska is required.

Other Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $46,063- $57,578 (.900 FTE).

FTE

0.900

FLSA
Exempt

Union Status
NSCPA

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
PS1384P

Desired Start DateOpen Date
05/08/2024

Close DateOpen Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking a Licensed Student Counselor.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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