What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Pre-College Wellness Counselor position at Columbia University School of Professional Studies?
DEPARTMENT & SCHOOL : Student Affairs, School of Professional Studies
TITLE THIS POSITION REPORTS TO : Assistant Director of Student Wellness
TIME COMMITMENT : Approximately 10 hours per week on campus; this position may include significant evening and weekend hours in an remote on-call capacity via phone
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT : June 23, 2025- August 15, 2025
MODALITY : In-Person
COMPENSATION : $45 / hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Wellness the incumbent is responsible for monitoring the social, emotional, and mental health wellbeing of all Pre-College students and maintaining associated wellness records / documentation. This includes consulting with a large staff of resident advisors, hall directors, faculty, and other administrative staff.
Responsibilities
- Participate in mandatory staff training which may include facilitating training sessions for staff related to well-being support and processes for Pre-College students
- Follow established state laws and University policies as it relates to working with minors
- Review in advance every student’s file for the purpose of assessing and anticipating specific individual needs
- Identify individual needs of students and discuss behavioral plans with administrative staff prior to the student’s arrival
- Observe and interact with students and staff to promote a positive experience during the program
- Work one-on-one with students who are experiencing difficulty participating in the program
- Intervene if students are experiencing significant behavioral challenges
- Help students and staff resolve conflicts appropriately
- Provide support and guidance to staff as they deal with student behavioral problems
- Meet weekly with Senior Leadership to discuss current student needs
- Be available to debrief students / staff in situations where emergency actions are needed or advised
- Manage situations that may arise during the program and provide necessary assistance to the student if wellness incidents occur
- Consult and guide staff to monitor the overall emotional and social wellbeing of the community
- Contact parents with the Assistant Dean to address observed problem behaviors and / or students' challenges in adapting to program settings
- Maintain a weekly mental health log and submit incident reports via Maxient as needed
- Continuously inform the Director and other appropriate supervisory staff informed of all situations and issues as they arise including potential issues that might impact a participant's ability to remain in the program
- Make recommendations to the Assistant Deano ensure necessary follow-up with families occurs
- Respond to high-level emergencies and situations outside of normal business hours
- Work with the Wellness Coordinator to plan and execute programs for students during the week
- Serves in an on-call capacity for emergency / crisis situations
- Attends weekly CARE team meetings; consults with CARE team members regarding current students of concern; develops action plans to manage and follow up with situations
- Develop student wellness workshops for students and parents
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED OR REQUESTED
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Requirements
Salary : $45
