College Counselor – Multi-Location (FAC3290)

Hutchinson Community College•Newton, KS

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About The Position

Provide comprehensive mental health services for all Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) students including students located at the Newton and McPherson Outreach locations. Duties include personal counseling, crisis intervention, and support for emotional well-being. Conduct diagnostic and ongoing assessments to inform appropriate treatment plans. Utilize multiple delivery systems for counseling including face-to-face, telephone, and online communication with students. Support students in developing life skills to promote personal wellness, academic success, and retention. Coordinate with the Counseling and Social Work Services Coordinator to plan, manage, and oversee daily operations of student food pantries at Outreach locations. Teach select classes, as assigned, by the Coordinator of Counseling and Social Work Services with cooperation from Outreach Center Coordinator. Utilize face-to-face and online delivery methods. Classes may include ED105 – Success Seminar/College Orientation, ED115 – College Orientation and Career Exploration, SO103 – Stress Management, and/or SO104 – Assertiveness Training. Attend the New Faculty Teaching Academy. Provide academic, career, and financial aid advising to undeclared and at-risk students. Collaborate with HutchCC Retention Coordinator, and Outreach team to implement retention procedures and strategies in support of students’ academic, social, and personal success. Assist with campus outreach, fairs, screening events, and celebrations. Maintain resource materials related to academic advising and mental health counseling. Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position. Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices. This position is supervised by the Coordinator of Counseling and Social Work Services with coordination from Outreach Center Coordinator and will perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Counseling and Social Work Services. This position has counseling responsibilities in Hutchinson, Newton, and McPherson and will travel between these locations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling or related area.
Kansas licensure through the Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board to diagnose and treat mental disorders.
Counselor is required to secure and pay for external supervision if clinical licensure has not been obtained.
The ability to build solid student relationships while adjusting to a multitude of situations in the college environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Work with staff, administration, and others in a professional manner.
Physical activities will include visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; sedentary, indoor work environment.
Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or mental health counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health services for all Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) students including students located at the Newton and McPherson Outreach locations.
Duties include personal counseling, crisis intervention, and support for emotional well-being.
Conduct diagnostic and ongoing assessments to inform appropriate treatment plans.
Utilize multiple delivery systems for counseling including face-to-face, telephone, and online communication with students.
Support students in developing life skills to promote personal wellness, academic success, and retention.
Coordinate with the Counseling and Social Work Services Coordinator to plan, manage, and oversee daily operations of student food pantries at Outreach locations.
Teach select classes, as assigned, by the Coordinator of Counseling and Social Work Services with cooperation from Outreach Center Coordinator.
Utilize face-to-face and online delivery methods.
Attend the New Faculty Teaching Academy.
Provide academic, career, and financial aid advising to undeclared and at-risk students.
Collaborate with HutchCC Retention Coordinator, and Outreach team to implement retention procedures and strategies in support of students’ academic, social, and personal success.
Assist with campus outreach, fairs, screening events, and celebrations.
Maintain resource materials related to academic advising and mental health counseling.
Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Counseling and Social Work Services.
Promptly reporting Clery Act crimes and/or allegations of Clery Act crimes to the designated HutchCC official(s) in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
Completing any HutchCC provided CSA training regarding campus safety and crime reporting issues
Assisting in the issuance of timely warnings and emergency notifications in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
Serving as a resource to students, employees, and others regarding crime prevention, reporting and victim assistance
Collaborating with the Coordinator of Campus Safety, the Coordinator of Title IX & Title VI, and the Director of Human Resources, regarding campus safety and compliance issues.