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Vacancy TypeEHRA Non-FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleCounselor with Emphasis On High Risk Assessment and ManagementSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring RangeCommensurate with credentials, qualifications, and experiencePosition Number00001618Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5pm; some participation in after hours “on call”Full Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department244020 - Counseling ServicesDepartmentCounseling ServicesJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

Division of Academic and Student Affairs Mission, Values & Objectives:
We promote the success of the whole student.
In collaboration with our colleagues across campus, we prepare students to succeed academically, professionally and personally, to embrace a commitment to lifelong learning, and to become informed, engaged, and productive citizens.
The Counseling Center assists NC State students experiencing personal, academic or vocational problems. The goal of the Counseling Center is to provide students with professional counseling services and outreach to help them cope with issues that may impede successful academic performance. The Counseling Center also offers crisis intervention and psychological/psychiatric assessment as well as consultation with others who have concerns about the mental/emotional state of NC State students. Our services are primarily short-term in nature and we make referrals to other helping professionals and community agencies as appropriate.

Essential Job Duties

A full-time, 12-month position with responsibility to assist in all areas of Counseling Center functions including:

Generalist Responsibilities:

• Individual and group counseling of NC State students/clients (personal, academic, and vocational assessment and counseling); psychological assessment; developmental and crisis counseling; couples counseling; evaluation of students for withdrawal from the University.
• Development and participation in outreach programming.
• Consultation with faculty, staff, parents, and others.
• Provision of evaluations and recommendations regarding students with academic and conduct problems.
• Participation in after hours “on call” and possible evening office hours.
• General administrative responsibilities.

Shared risk assessment responsibilities:

• As part of a Counseling Center in-house team, evaluate potentially high risk, violent, and suicidal students.
• When requested by the University, provide clinical expertise in student cases where there is a concern about actual or potential violence, or serious psychological disturbance.
• Serve as a consultant to Counseling and other University faculty, staff, and administrators who express concerns about cases involving potential or actual threats of violence, or serious psychological disturbance.

Other Work/Responsibilities

This position may involve participation in supervision/training of graduate students and program evaluation. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree required in psychology, counseling, or clinical social work.

Experience working on a college campus.

Departmental Required Skills

Established commitment to multicultural competencies.

Candidate must possess strong clinical skills, and experience in handling crisis situations.

Strong interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Demonstrated clinical experience with an emphasis on intervention with high risk populations. Experience in a university counseling center is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will be generalists who are multi-culturally affirming and possess competence and experience in working with diverse populations. Preference for candidates with experience utilizing a time-limited model of care. Experience with Risk Assessment and hospitalization for psychological concerns.

Required License or Certification

Licensed at the associate/provisional level according to North Carolina laws

Special Instructions

In addition to your application, please provide a resume and contact information for three professional references.

Job Open Date09/03/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire DateAA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe your experience working with college students.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have (or will you have by date of hire) a master's degree or higher?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have or will you have by date of hire a Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Letter of Recommendation 1
3. Letter of Recommendation 2
4. Letter of Recommendation 3