Academic Counselor Mental Health

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:
1. Provides leadership and expertise for the development, implementation, and oversight of services and programs to support students with mental health, substance abuse and/or other psychosocial issues.

2. Evaluates and interprets documentation related to mental health, substance abuse and/or other psychosocial issues as needed.

3. Assists students with developing and using strategies that support effective problem-solving, decision-making, adjustment to college, student development, and academic success.

4. Provides short-term case management to current students who need support services.

5. Provides outreach and support to students who are displaying symptoms of emotional or behavioral issues.

6. Serves as liaison to faculty, staff and administration to support student mental health.

7. Develops and delivers professional development activities to increase understanding of mental health, substance abuse and/or other psychosocial issues.

8. Serves as the campus expert on mental health, substance abuse and/or other psychosocial issues; attends workshops, conferences, and other professional development activities related to the field in order to maintain continuing education credits and knowledge of best practices.

9. Participates as an active member of an academic program’s advisement team.

10. Teaches student success courses for new and returning students.

11. Provides comprehensive advising to students to include initial, proactive, and career advising.

12. Refers students to appropriate community service agencies for assistance with needs beyond the mission and services of the college.

13. Serves as the campus coordinator of the College’s Campus Awareness Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team.

14. Assists with leading, planning, and implementing special events and initiatives related to mental health, substance abuse and/or other psychosocial issues.

15. Leads and/or serves on campus and collegewide committees.

16. Performs other related duties as required.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

(Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to the performance of principal accountabilities achieved through a combination of education, training and experience)

Knowledge of crisis intervention assessment and management, including verbal de-escalation techniques and interviewing skills.
Knowledge of mental health disorders, effective intervention/treatment strategies, and community resources and of the means to access resources.
Applies current student affairs theories and best practices.
Knowledge of presentation software and mechanics to create and deliver effective presentations.
Ability to teach college level student success courses, including integration of active and collaborative learning methods and educational technology.
Knowledge of academic and career advising strategies.
Knowledge of student records systems.
Knowledge of Delaware Division of Professional Regulations and Licensure

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

(Observable and measurable behaviors that demonstrate how the knowledge, skills and abilities are applied)

Ability to effectively communicate and relate to a diverse population in a multicultural environment.
Strong interpersonal, customer-service, and analytical skills.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, and commitment to College values.
Interacts with others in a fair, respectful and dignified manner.
Builds, maintains, and strengthens mutually beneficial relationships both inside and outside the College.
Works collaboratively with others to achieve common goals, exhibiting a strong sense of team spirit.
Commits to discovering and meeting the needs and expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates strategic thinking, analytical thinking and creative problem solving.
Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

(Influencing others to accomplish goals and directing the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent)

Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve desired results.
Demonstrates and communicates understanding of and commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of the College.
Maintains a focus on desired outcomes, achievement strategies & actions, and consequent results.
Supports cultural awareness and diversity by promoting a climate of fair and equal opportunity for all.
Manages and resolves conflict in a positive and constructive manner.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Four (4) years of relevant mental health assessment/ treatment experience.
License in mental health field, social work, counseling, or psychology.

Rev. 10/27/14