Part-Time Mental Health Counselor Grant-Funded

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157528

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About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College is currently accepting resumes for a Grant-Funded Part-Time Mental Health Counselor. The counselor will be a point of contact on campus for issues relating to the mental health of students. The counselor will provide training to the campus community for recognizing and handling students in need of assistance; and provide emergency and short-term counseling to students. In addition, the counselor will be a member of the Advising and Counseling team and will have a regular schedule for advising students and assisting them in developing class schedules, selecting a major; and determining career and transfer needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide individual short-term counseling for students and make appropriate referrals as needed.

Work individually with instructors and staff to evaluate situations of concern and develop plans to address the situation. Participate in case meetings as needed.

Provide academic advising for new and returning students. Maintain a thorough knowledge of all academic programs, registration process and procedures. Conduct advising workshops.

Use Titanium scheduler to ensure confidential notes and maintain student records in accordance with HIPA regulation.

Utilize the BANNER student system and other interactive technology for advising, registering, and checking degree compliance.

Communicate with faculty, staff, and students regarding the services available through the Advising, Counseling, and Transfer Center.

Maintain records of student contacts and correspondence, with due regard to confidentiality.

Participate in the department and College activities. Participate in staff development, and represent the Center at College-wide activities, open houses, committees, and faculty meetings, as appropriate.

Carrying out other duties assigned.

Requirements:

Master's degree required.

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Experience in counseling a college age population.

Experience in developing professional workshops.

Demonstrated willingness to assist in advising students as needed and flexibility in duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in mental health evaluations and assessment.

Additional Information:

12-month grant funded position.

24.5- hour work week, including at least one evening per week.

Application Instructions:

For consideration of one of the above positions, please submit your cover letter and resume

, by clicking the apply now button. RVCC's starting rate is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

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Raritan Valley Community College
Website : http://www.raritanval.edu