Statement of Primary Purpose

To provide counseling support and manage health campaigns (mental, emotional, physical) for SCC students.

Classification

Professional, full-time, exempt

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Counseling office.

• Provide direct counseling support to SCC students.

• Establish community referrals and partnerships for times when required counseling support exceeds the reasonable scope of SCC.

• Provide leadership for campus health campaigns (mental, emotional, physical) including: bullying, depression, relationships, LGBTQ+, anger management, self-image, stress, anxiety and suicide.

• Partner with SCC’s Human Services club to support substance abuse and recovery campaigns

• Facilitate supportive workshops to SCC students.

• Provide training to faculty/staff regarding best practices for personal and emotional student support.

• Participate in service area committee meetings that discuss/promote mental health issues.

• Maintain SCC’s virtual counselor platform “TESS”

• Document services provided to students, faculty and staff.

• Serve on SCC’s SAT committee

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a member on college committees.

Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education           

Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work; two-year minimum experience working in the community college system or within the Department of Social Services

Knowledge and Skills    

Must have working knowledge of the adult learner population.

Must be able to function efficiently within a team approach.

Have the ability to maintain a student-centered philosophy

Must be able to manage several projects simultaneously

Licensing Requirement

Required: LCP

Preferred: LCSW

Valid NC Driver’s License.

Working Conditions and Environment

Expected visits to SCC locations; extended working hours during peak service periods.

Equipment Operation

Standard office equipment

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position.  Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel.  The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.