Exempt: Mental Health Counselor and Counseling Services Coordinator

Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As a Full-Time Exempt Mental Health Counselor and Counseling Services Coordinator, you will have oversight of mental health services to students at UCC. This position provides mental health counseling to students as well as coordinates counseling services to include supervision of practicum and internship students.  Serve as a resource for the campus, including short-term personal and crisis counseling, consultation, and providing psychoeducational training/resources to the campus as appropriate. This position also provides resources and makes referrals to community partners providing longer term services for students. This position supports student persistence and retention efforts through the provision of services and support designed to assist students in acquiring the personal and academic skills necessary to achieve educational and career related goals. This position works collaboratively with instructional and student support professionals to provide foundational support services to students.

The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50 years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities. 

 Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you’d want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure. 

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other directly related field from an accredited college or university, required.
• Current Oregon license (or provisional license), or eligible to receive an Oregon license, required.  Licenses accepted include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist. If licensed out of State, the ability to obtain an Oregon license either prior to start date, or within a very short period post start is expected.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience working with students and/or individuals from diverse social, economic, academic, and cultural backgrounds.
• At least three years of mental health counseling experience post-graduation. 

• Experience facilitating small-group and instructional sessions and developing workshops and/or trainings.
• Knowledge of and ability to incorporate Trauma-Informed and strengths-based models for service delivery and organizational structure.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
 For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position;
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience;
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address;

 VETERANS PREFERENCE
 Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference
 Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
 Documents Required

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• or...
• Letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.

For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit www.oregonjobs.com.
 If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available at www.dol.gov.
 
 Statement of Equal Opportunity
Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.
 
 Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.

Salary : $74,441