NC State University Hiring for Clinical Counseling Associate at Raleigh, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

PG192619EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Clinical Counseling Associate

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$50,000

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with some evenings and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Job Location:

Raleigh NC

About the Department:

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and their university. DASA is where students seek guidance and support, both in and outside of the classroom. The division serves all students at NC State through three integrated components: academic affairs, student affairs, and University College.
The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for values-driven faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
NC State was named a great place to work in the 2022 Forbes annual survey as the best large employer in North Carolina. The Division of Academic and Student Affairs is the place to work for faculty and staff who are passionate about promoting the success of the whole student.
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. Members of the counseling center commit to:

• A nurturing, supportive Community
• A commitment to cultural humility
• Holding ourselves and each other accountable
• Embracing compassion in all situations
• Using evidenced-based quality of care

Essential Job Duties:

The Clinical Counselor Associate position is designed to prepare individuals for a staff position in a University Counseling Center, with particular emphasis on future Psychologists, Counselors or Social Workers wishing to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The Fellowship is designed to enable clinicians with 0-5 years of experience to gain additional experience and clinical hours to fulfill requirements for licensure in the State of North Carolina. The Fellowship provides a series of training (risk assessment, leadership and professional identity development) germane to this provisional licensure stage of development. Clinical Supervision will be provided.

After 12 months in the program, the position is eligible for rehire, with a developmentally
appropriate increase in responsibilities (e.g, serving as primary leader of a group, increasing the
number of crisis/on-call shifts etc.). Clinical Counseling Associates in this position
are responsible for assisting in all areas of Counseling Center functioning including:

• Engaging in training and shadowing to achieve core competencies
• Provision of Individual and group counseling of NC State students/clients (personal, academic, and vocational assessment and counseling); provision of educational workshops, psychological assessment; developmental and crisis counseling; couples counseling; evaluation of students for withdrawal from the University
• Scaffolded experience of outreach programming building from delivery to eventual content development
• Consultation with faculty staff, parents, and others
• Providing evaluations and recommendations regarding students with academic & conduct problems
• Participation in after hours “on call” and possible evening office hours
• Participation in triage shifts and crisis shifts
• Engagement in case consultation
• General administrative responsibilities

Other Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from accredited Master’s Program in Psychology, Counseling or Social Work and completion of an Internship or Field Placement at a University Counseling Center or equivalent clinical experience. Also, demonstrated progress in application for licensure within applicant’s discipline.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Established commitment to informed and responsive services.
• Prior clinical experience (during training is sufficient) and experience in assessing risk and managing crises.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a University Counseling Center.
• Preference for candidates who are generalists with experience utilizing a time-limited model of care.
• Preference for candidates who have experience and strong interest in providing outreach presentations and group work.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

LCMHCA or LCSWA (Associate level of their discipline) or eligibility to take the EPPP for psychology.

Valid NC Driver’s License required:

No

Commercial Driver’s License required:

No

Job Open Date:

05/30/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and Contact Information for at least 3 Professional References

Position Number:

00104141

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:

No

Department ID:

244020 – Counseling Services

AA/EEO:

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. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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