POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                     Counselor

Department:               Office of Counseling and Testing

Division:                     Enrollment Services And Student Success

Opening Date:           January 21, 2010

Closing Date:            Open Until Filled

Responsibilities:        Provides individual and group therapy for college students with regard to emotional, social, and academic issues.  Develops individualized treatment plans and maintains detailed documentation regarding therapy sessions. Co-advises and supervises the Peer Education Program. Designs and conducts workshops and seminars for specific student populations. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of community resources for community outreach and networking. Rotates an on-call schedule with the Director for emergency coverage and performs related duties as required to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications:            Requires a master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or a related field and two years counseling experience preferably in a college or university setting.  Familiarity with clinical documentation protocol as well as excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to maintain a confidential, professional, and courteous demeanor while working with faculty, staff, and students. Alcohol and substance abuse counseling experience is a plus. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

Send resume, letter of application, contact information for three professional references and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required of finalists) to:

Counselor Search Committee

Office of Human Resources

Johnson C. Smith University

100 Beatties Ford Road

Charlotte, NC  28216; or

Email hrrep@jcsu.edu or fax to (704) 330-1494