Job Description

Position InformationPosition Number 998978
Functional Title Counselor/Social Worker
Position Type Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University InformationLocated in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe Counseling and Psychological Services is a unit within UNCG's Student Health Services. UNCG Counseling and Psychological Services provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students. The services may include short term individual counseling, group therapy, workshops, psychiatric services, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth. Our staff is committed to meeting the needs of all students, regardless of racial, ethnic, or national background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical ability, religious or spiritual belief or socioeconomic background.Position SummaryGroup counseling and/or workshops to address students' mental and emotional health needs. Short term individual counseling and/or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including initial assessments and crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation. Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students. Training of practicum/intern graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of appropriate course work and supervised training as required by a graduate counseling or clinical social work curriculum.
• An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree.
• A license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) or Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Demonstrated proficiency in multicultural competence and experience working with individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as populations who have been/are underrepresented and/or under-served in mental health treatment.
• Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the DSM-5.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group/workshop modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.
• Experience working with a broad range of clinical presentations and diagnoses.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesAn earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree. A North Carolina license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (LCMHC/LCMHCA) or Social Work (LCSWA/LCSW).
Preferred Qualifications

• Counseling experience in a college counseling center.
• Independent licensure to allow the practice of Counseling or Social Work in the state of North Carolina
• Ability to engage therapeutically in Spanish and English.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $65,000 - $70,457
Org #-Department Student Health Services - 44604
Job Open Date 02/21/2025
For Best Consideration Date 03/07/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA ExemptKey ResponsibilitiesPercentage Of Time 75%
Key ResponsibilityPsychotherapy
Essential Tasks

• Group, workshops, and individual counseling and/or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including crisis intervention.
• Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders.
• Group counseling and/or workshops to address students' mental and emotional health needs.
• Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation.

Percentage Of Time 5%
Key ResponsibilityConsultation and Outreach
Essential Tasks

• Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students.

Percentage Of Time 5%
Key ResponsibilityTraining
Essential Tasks

• Training of practicum/intern graduate students.

Percentage Of Time 10%
Key ResponsibilityCollaborative and Critical Engagement
Essential Tasks

• Staff meeting and case conferences within the center; participation in professional development; university-wide committees; staff planning, program planning, and evaluation of services.

Percentage Of Time 5%
Key ResponsibilityOther Duties as Assigned
Essential Tasks

• Other duties related to the Center and/or University activities as assigned by the Associate/Assistant Director

ADA ChecklistADA ChecklistR for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - f, Reading - f, Hearing - c, Talking - f, Standing - r, Sitting - f, Walking - r, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Writing - c, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Color Distinction, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Bending, Reaching
Work Environment Night/Dark - r, Inside - fApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume/CV

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional DocumentsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Please indicate how you learned of this vacant position for which you are applying:

• CAA
• NCAA Arts
• ICFAD
• SECCAC
• Arts Council of the African Studies Association
• Professional Job Board
• InsideHigherEd
• Social Media
• Networking
• UNCGjobsearch website
• Other
• * Other: Please list

(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have a Master's Degree in Counseling/Counselor Education or Social Work? Please explain.(Open Ended Question) * * Are you a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker? Please explain.(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have experience in College Counseling or with college students?(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have the ability to conduct counseling/therapy in Spanish or another language other than English?

• Yes
• No
• * Please share your experience/expterise in working with communities of color and/or marginalized communities?

(Open Ended Question) * * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

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