JOB SUMMARY:

The Counselor – ADA is responsible to the Director of Learning and Student Development Services (Learning Center). Although there are some specific duties listed below that illustrate the type of work performed, the person holding this position will serve as a member of the Learning Center team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Position requires a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Three (3) years experience in college counseling, community college experience preferred
• Experience with disability services in higher education preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide personal, social, academic skill and career counseling, as well as crisis intervention, including but not limited to alcohol/drug use, sexual assault, depression, suicide and other mental health issues;
• Serve as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) which at times requires case management as recommended by the team;
• Act as a liaison to community mental health sources for consultation, referral and campus resource enhancement;
• Lead campus services for students with disabilities, and ensure that reasonable accommodations are received by qualified individuals with a disability;
• Work with other campus programs/offices to arrange on-campus psycho-educational programming with outside agencies;
• Provide academic advising, and support retention efforts in dealing with potential student withdrawals;
• Participate in registration and orientation activities;
• Provide outreach to students in form of pamphlets and informational messages, as well as coordinate group counseling sessions for identified common needs of students;
• Prepare reports and maintain relevant documentation according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines;
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Director of Learning and Student Development Services.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity College

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.