Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Green Bay
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 602670
Qualifications

Department: Student Development

Reports To: Manager of Career, Counseling and Disability Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: As needed throughout District

Salary Grade: D

Positions Supervised: None

Position #: 03100022

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours per week. Typical hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Flexibility required to include other evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

SALARY RANGE: $78,936 - $87,707 per year

*Salaries/Wages for all finalists (internal and external) will be based upon education, experiences, current wages, and internal equity.

Required online application available on website: www.nwtc.edu/jobs

The College is seeking to attract ethnically diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide individual counseling and psycho-educational programming to students district wide to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Complete assessments for Disability Services and provide documentation of diagnoses. Maintain detailed clinical records in compliance with state law and professional ethics. Collaborate with internal and external resources as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Identify new developments and best practices in counseling by meeting continuing education requirements and maintaining Licensed Professional Counselor licensure by abiding by ACA ethical standards.

• Manage student counseling needs district wide by providing individual or group treatment, conducting risk assessments and risk management, collaborating with Disability Services, responding to referrals, and referring out to community resources or specialists as needed. Provide insight and feedback in clinical team meetings and clinical supervision to maintain consistent and quality services to faculty, staff and students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling program on students' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Gather information about available community mental health resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Integrate technology creatively to reach more students (i.e., Telecounseling) and to work more efficiently.
• Provide consultation to faculty and staff relating to student concerns, while maintaining client confidentiality in an environment where referral sources and clients are in close proximity.
• Advocate for students in coordination of services and assist in resolving emergency problems in crisis situations. Conduct risk assessments of students with lethality concerns.
• Maintain up-to date professional student records in accordance with ethical and legal standards, accommodations standards, and College policy.
• Plan and implement outreach events to raise awareness and provide education on mental health issues.
• Participate on committees to support College initiatives.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Values - Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support the College’s values - Customer Focus, Everyone Has Worth, Passion and Inspiration, Collaboration, Emotional Intelligence, Results and Accountability, Valuing Talent and Well Being, and Ethics.Student Success – Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.Communication, Written & Oral – Communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing clearly and concisely. Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be credible in the workplace.Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Master's Degree
Experience: Two years related experience with one-year experience counseling adults is preferred.

**An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet usage, Electronic Medical Record (EMR),

Certificates & Licenses

Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor

Other Requirements

Previous experience providing treatment in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma informed care, attention deficit, or substance abuse preferred. Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.

Bilingual in Spanish or Hmong preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

C (Constantly)

Handling / Fingering

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

N (Not Applicable)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

N (Not Applicable)

Bend

N (Not Applicable)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

21-50 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

13-25 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, (“each a protected class”). Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.