Winthrop University Hiring for Student Advocacy & Trauma Support Staff Counselor at Rock Hill, SC Full Time

Student Advocacy & Trauma Support Staff Counselor

State Title:

Clinical Counselor

Class Code:

EB80

Band:

06

Min Salary:

$43,030

Mid Salary:

$61,323

Max Salary:

$79,616

Agency Hiring Range:

$45,022 (9 months; 8/16 to 5/15 each year)

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor for Student Advocacy and Trauma Support (SATS), the Staff Counselor provides immediate and ongoing behavioral health services to survivors of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, as well as victims of bias-related crime or discrimination. The incumbent works within various treatment models to support and empower students; provides advocacy services, emergency coverage/crisis intervention, consultation with students, parents, faculty and staff, and quality supervision to counselor trainees; and assists in developing, implementing and evaluating educational programming focused on intimate partner violence and bias crimes and discrimination.

Job Summary:

Provides direct counseling services to clients affected by sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and/or stalking as a priority using various treatment models, including trauma-informed/trauma-focused and brief-solution-focused models. Provides direct counseling services to clients affected by crimes or discrimination based on bias related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnic origin or religion, as needed. Provides same-day crisis assessment and intake assessment to determine appropriate treatment needs and clinical disposition. Maintains appropriate documentation of all clinical activities; collects, organizes and records client data and information; and composes clinical progress notes. Works collaboratively with the SATS Program Coordinator, HCS and Student Affairs employees, and others to promote community awareness and communicate the availability of services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and bias crimes or discrimination. Participates in continuing education and trainings as needed to maintain licensure and VSP certification. Participates in peer supervision, consultation with psychiatrist, department staff meetings, and other Health and Counseling Services (HCS) staff consultations as needed. Offers supervision to graduate-level interns as needed. Acts as a resource and advocate to students who present personal, academic or social difficulties related to sexual violence or bias crimes or discrimination and refers students to other offices and agencies as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree and appropriate certification(s) in counseling, counseling psychology, social work or closely related field and training in sexual assault, crisis and victim support. Must be licensed or license eligible in South Carolina as an LPC, LISW-CP or LMFT within one year of hire date. Experience working with victims of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and/or stalking, as well as victims of bias crimes or discrimination.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with college-aged clients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

Multicultural competence and ability to build meaningful rapport with people regardless of gender, age, race, culture, sexual preference or gender identity. Ability to provide culturally sensitive behavioral health services (individual, couples and group) to students who are victims of crimes, including sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, or crimes or discrimination against persons or property motivated by bias against gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnic origin or religion. Ability to provide emergency coverage and crisis intervention. Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Supervisory skills. Sufficient technical ability to master software required to perform job duties. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents.

License/Certification:

Candidate must be licensed or license eligible in South Carolina as an LPC, LISW-CP or LMFT within one year of hire date.

Type of Position:

Classified

Position Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Months per Year:

9

Posting Number:

2023054S

Open Date:

12/16/2022

Close Date:

06/22/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

PLEASE NOTE:

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