What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Counselor and Coordinator position at Kettering University?
Other Position Information
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.
To learn more please view the Kettering University Profile.
Position Status
Full-time
If Part Time, hours per week
Posting Text
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of experience in a college counseling setting. Experience working with students with disabilities, including ASD.
Job Specific Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a mental health discipline (counseling, social work, psychology). Current licensure in the State of Michigan with a mental health specialty (LPC, LMFT, MSW, LCP, etc.). Extensive knowledge of human behavior theories and modalities; student development theories and experience working with college-aged students. Training and experience with diverse populations. Familiarity with electronic medical records and scheduling systems.
Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.
Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values
a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.
b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.
Posting Information
Posting Number
SP00446
Posting Date
04/03/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must provide copies of transcripts and current license (Other Document).
Job Duties
Job Duties
Percent of total time
50
Duties
Provide limited individual and/or group counseling to students to address personal, academic, and career concerns, engage in crisis intervention to address mental health emergencies, and maintain appropriate documentation. Aid students in determining long-term mental health support. Crisis management for campus when mental health crisis arises.
Percent of total time
10
Duties
Develops and updates knowledge of professional policies associated with the consultation process. Maintains current knowledge of local resources and seek assistance in understanding other resources that could benefit students.
Percent of total time
20
Duties
Provide programming for students, faculty, and staff to inform them on mental health care, support students in managing personal challenges, work with students with disabilities, etc. Develop and execute programming for campus community on mental health awareness, advocacy and wellness.
Percent of total time
20
Duties
Provide support to students seeking accommodations for their academic and personal success. Knowledge of the ADA and how to interpret official documentation to ensure that proper accommodations are provided to students in need.
