Alcorn State University Hiring for Assistant Director, Counseling at Lorman, MS Full Time

Job Title:

Assistant Director, Counseling

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Posted Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status:

Full Time

Department:

Counseling

Job Summary:

The incumbent assists with directing the Institution’s counseling program, providing assistance and support to students and employees through counseling, mental health, outreach, and prevention venues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge regarding crucial nature of assurances of confidentiality and adherence to appropriate governmental regulations applicable to university counseling centers
• Knowledge regarding planning, implementation, assessment, evaluation and formal reporting of activities, services and outcome data related to Counseling Services
• Knowledge of effective supervisory modalities for clinical and administrative staff
• Knowledge of relevant and empirically based “best practices” in the delivery of mental health/counseling services in institutions of higher learning
• Knowledge of factors correlated with perceptions of accessibility of services provided and the impact these perceptions have on service utilization
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent administrative and management skills
• Ability to plan, implement, assess, evaluate and evaluate activities, service and outcome data

Essential Job Functions :

• Provides administrative oversight for assessment and referral of students exhibiting stress, mental health issues and behavioral issues
• Seeks effective outcomes for students facing stressors of academic, financial, trauma, illness, bereavement, discrimination and other social stressors that hamper their ability to perform optimally through effective counseling, supervision and delivery of these functions
• Educates students, faculty and staff to recognize students in need of referral
• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams of student affairs and academic affairs professionals that address current student’s behavioral challenges
• Creates intervention strategies, protocols and procedures surrounding student behavioral and mental health issues
• Recruits and trains volunteers
• Supervises the withdrawal process
• Makes appropriate internal and external referrals

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field.
Three (3) years’ experience in counseling.

Licensing and Certifications :

Licensed Counselor

Sedentary Work – Exerting 10 pounds:

Occasionally

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds:

Occasionally

Travel:

Occasionally

Extended Work Hours:

Occasionally

Posting Number:

S944

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Lorman

Open Date:

10/01/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary:

Excellent Benefits Package