Title: FA052 - Professional Counselor

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide direct clinical services to student, including individual, group, and crisis counseling
Conduct clinical assessments and clinical intakes
Document clinical case notes in an Electronic Health Record System (Titanium)
Provide clinical supervision to clinical interns or residents working towards licensure, to include weekly supervision sessions on performance and learning
Review and sign off on intern/resident case notes
Develop, implement, and conduct outreach programming on mental health and high-risk behaviors to the campus community to include residence halls, classrooms, and various student organizations
Consult and collaborate with campus stakeholders, faculty, staff, students, and parents
Coordinate care with mental health facilities and other community resources
Consult with students, parents, faculty, and administrators about campus life issues to enhance awareness and promote student retention
Conduct risk assessments on students that may be experiencing mental health crisis that may need further evaluation for hospitalization
Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
Conduct exit interviews with students and assess the quality of their experience at NSU
Consult with external mental health providers when necessary to develop appropriate treatment plans for students
Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the university

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a concentration in mental health, counseling, psychology, social work, or human services.
Must be licensed as a mental health professional in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) and approved by the licensing board to provide clinical supervision.
Two (2) or more years of post-licensure related work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of sexual assault, stalking, and domestic/interpersonal violence.
Skilled in initial assessments, intakes, and case note documentation that are consistent with professional standards.
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively, both verbally and in writing, and provide quality and professional customer service

Additional Considerations

Two (2) years of working within a college or university counseling center.
Familiarity with Titanium Electronic Health Record System
Experience with crisis intervention
Experience with public speaking and excellent written communication
The ability to process, analyze, and interpret statistical data, be able to prepare clinical statistics, and provide assistance in the development, implementation, and evaluation of workshops, outreach, and trainings.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757.823.8160

Email: no email materials accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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