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Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO | Full Time

$122k-158k (estimate)

3 Days Ago

Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services

Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO

$122k-158k (estimate)

Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 3 Days Ago

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Jefferson College is Hiring a Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services Near Hillsboro, MO

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services

PIN

287000

Classification Summary

The Director of Student Wellness and Counseling Services at Jefferson College coordinates student wellness and counseling services, serves as the College’s primary therapist, and acts as the liaison with contracted services. Responsibilities include training and supervising graduate trainees, chairing the Vikings Care subcommittee, and ensuring compliance with Partners in Prevention (PIP) responsibilities. The role involves providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and emergency services coordination while maintaining confidentiality and legal reporting requirements. The Director also participates in research, prepares annual reports, and collaborates with administrators on strategic planning and program evaluation. Additionally, the position requires developing community relationships and maintaining comprehensive case records.

Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, clinical psychology, counselor education, marriage and family therapy, or other closely related mental health disciplines from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and be licensed/certified to practice within their specialty. If necessary, appropriate supervision must be provided until licensure/certification is obtained.
Documentation of supervised experience at the graduate level in the provision of mental health services is required.
Must have completed appropriate graduate coursework and demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in psychological assessment, theories of personality, abnormal psychology or psychopathology, human development, learning theory, counseling theory, and/or other appropriate subjects.
Must have had a supervised internship or equivalent experience with diverse populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of program development, consultation, outreach, developmental theories, and be able to understand the individual in the context of a diverse social and cultural environment.
Personal attributes that enable them to facilitate effective interpersonal relationships and to communicate with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Appropriate graduate degree, experience training other professionals, and licensure and/or appropriate certification in chosen mental health field.

Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience

Experience in higher education counseling.
One year of leadership experience.
Experience with developing and implementing prevention programming in higher education.
Experience working in a community college setting.
Experience with cultural competence in working with students from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Licensing Requirements

MO State Independently Licensed, LPC or LCSW.

Essential Job Function

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

Lead the coordination of Jefferson College’s Student Wellness and Counseling Services and serve as the liaison between the College and any contracted student wellbeing and counseling services. Provide appropriate training and supervision to graduate trainees and/or contracted support, when applicable. (C4)

Chair the Vikings Care student wellbeing subcommittee/coalition. Ensure compliance with Partners in Prevention (PIP) member responsibilities, including implementation of the annual survey to students about their wellbeing; attendance at required PIP meetings; assistance with the Safe and Drug-Free Schools annual review; development and implementation of a strategic plan for preventing and decreasing harmful behaviors with regards to alcohol and other drugs, mental health and suicide, sexual and interpersonal violence, and other wellbeing topics. (C4)

Provide short-termindividual and group counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention services. Provide evidence-based individual-level programming as required by Jefferson College for any students with violations for drugs and alcohol. (C4)

Serve as a core member of the Jefferson College Care Team while remaining cognizant of the multiple challenges to the ethical responsibility of confidentiality such service will present. Be highly knowledgeable of the legal responsibility to report individuals at risk of harm to self/others and to maintain strict informational boundaries. May provide mandatory assessment and related services with informed consent of clients, as well as other consultations to campus programs, but must not make or be responsible for admissions, disciplinary, curricular, or other administrative decisions involving students. (C4)

Provide or arrange for the provision of emergency services for students who are experiencing acute emotional distress, are a danger to self or others, or are in need of immediate hospitalization. Such services may be provided by other agencies on campus or in the surrounding community. In such cases, the Director should work closely with other service providers to ensure that the resources are adequate and effectively used and that necessary follow-up care is provided. (C4)

Maintain regular communication with the campus community and ensure compliance with confidentiality laws, including but not limited to, HIPAA, FERPA, and Clery. Provide consultation services, as requested, to students, faculty, and staff within the College. Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Committee. (C4)

Participate in research and service evaluation activities, including preparation of the annual International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) report and the Student Wellness and Counseling Services annual report. Work closely with the Director of Student Compliance and other key administrators to ensure the accomplishment of institutional goals and objectives. Assist with strategic planning and goal setting; identification and attainment of service objectives; resource allocation; program evaluation and research; counseling; outreach; consultation; and preventive mental health activities. Assist in developing and implementing philosophy, policies, and procedures for student wellness and counseling service operations. (C4)

Design and conduct developmental and outreach program activities. Perform other assigned functions that contribute to the service offerings of Student Wellness and Counseling Services and the academic mission of the institution, such as: policy formation, training, committee work, liaison with academic or administrative programs, and participation in Jefferson College program development. (C4)

Develop an extensive network of institutional and community relationships. Solid working relationships must be maintained with community medical services and with community mental health services in order to accommodate students who have medical problems or who require more intensive treatment or hospitalization. (C4)

Maintain systematic case records as required by professional standards, applicable statutes, etc. The record must include all pertinent clinical documentation, such as: intake and assessment information, case notes, a termination summary, results of any tests or inventories, etc. (B2)

Position Duties

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

Customer service principles;
Training principles;
Event planning/facilitation processes;
Computers and related software applications;
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
Academic program requirements;
Networking principles;
Workshop and program principles and operations;
Presentation principles and practices;
Diverse populations and cultures;
Supervisory principles;
Budgetary principles;
Data collection and analysis principles;
Professional development principles;
Conflict resolution principles

Skills

Providing customer service;
Providing training to internal and external partners;
Planning and facilitating events;
Using computers and related software applications;
Interpreting academic program requirements;
Advising students on applicable policies and procedures;
Reviewing and processing paperwork, forms, and/or other related items;
Developing and implementing programs and workshops;
Maintaining confidentiality;
Resolving conflicts;
Communication;
interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
Supervising and evaluating employees;
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data;
Providing professional development to employees;
Mediating/resolving conflict

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Physical Factors

Physical Effort

Physical Effort

Light Work: Exert up to 20 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs force frequently, and/or negligible amt force constantly to move objects. If arm and/or leg controls require forces more than Sedentary and worker sits most of time, then job is Light.

Posting Information

Division

Student Compliance (DIV)

Department

Student Services

Reports To

Director of Student Compliance

Wage/Salary

$62,150; Salary will increase to $64,022 effective July 1.

Status

Full-time

If Part-time, hours per week

If Non-exempt, work days

If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SF00549

Desired Start Date

08/01/2024

Open Date

06/20/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

Review of applications will begin on Monday, July 8.

Quicklink for Internal Posting

https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/4541

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.

Diversity Statement

Jefferson College is a community leader dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity through opportunities and experiences that foster a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and understanding for everyone in the campus community to engage in a diverse world.