Counselor

00035571

Counselor, Employee Assistance Program - Division of Human Resources (35571)

SPS

1.00

Non-Union

Human Resource Services

The Employee Assistance Program Counselor will provide Employee Assistance services for NIU faculty and staff, their dependents, and annuitants. The services are shorter term in nature and include counseling, coaching, consultation with referral and linkage for specific, specialized needs and delivery of an array of career, professional development, and wellness trainings and events.

• Provide a wide array of confidential Employee Assistance services including assessment, short-term counseling, referral, linkage and case management services to faculty and staff, their dependents, and annuitants;
• Provide individual and group educational, training and wellness presentations and activities;
• Provide short-term consultation and coaching services to employees and supervisors for personal and/or work-related difficulties and situations;
• Provide conflict resolution and guided mediation services for employees, groups, and supervisors;
• Consult with and provide education to employees, staff, supervisors, and departments concerning mental health, substance misuse, work-related, personal, and interpersonal difficulties, and concerns;
• Coordinate and provide Career and Professional development advisement for staff to pursue advanced education and personal development of skills and aptitudes;
• Provide crisis intervention and threat assessment services for employees and departments;
• Maintain resources and working relationships with referral sources and collaborating partners to insure accurate and timely dissemination of information and continuity of care and updated resources and materials on Employee Assistance and Wellness topics.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field;
• 3 years of experience in the Mental Health field;
• Experience with short-term counseling;
• Previously developed and delivered training, wellness, and professional development presentations.

• Licensure as a mental health practitioner.
• Proven experience as a mental health practitioner, trainer, educator, and advocate for others.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of mental health best practices, current trends in the field, and research and service development experience in order to meet the counseling, training, career development, advisement, wellness and mediation needs of the university employees and annuitants.
• Provide mental health subject matter expertise, collaboration, consultation, and support as a part of the Employee Assistance and Human Resources Services teams to meet the needs of the NIU community.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of personal and private information.
• Experience with conflict resolution, mediation, and risk assessment and intervention.
• Bring a deep understanding of the changes taking place in the mental health and education fields while overseeing the development and implementation of programs to the employees of NIU.
• Advocate for the needs of the department to possess the resources necessary to serve the NIU community.
• Effective skills, both oral and written
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate a genuine respect for and commitment to diversity, as demonstrated by a record of promoting diversity within a student body, faculty, and administrative team.

M-F 8-4:30; some nights and weekends required.

3,958.33 monthly; Annual Range ($47,500 - $52,500)

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

10/29/2021

11/18/2021

For full consideration, applicants should submit application materials by November 18, 2021. Applications received after this date are welcome, but will be considered as needed.

Required application materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 professional references

https://www.niu.edu/employee-assistance/support/

Regular office related duties

Sitting for extended periods of time

Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time

Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Majority of duties may be performed remotely.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:


Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Yes

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Education (AAEOE) at ada@niu.edu.

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https://employment.niu.edu/postings/59540