University Wellness Counselor and Coordinator
University Wellness Counselor and Coordinator
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$ 50000 - 53000
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Job Description
University Wellness Counselor and Coordinator
GRADE 13
EXEMPT
FTE 0.75
BASIC FUNCTION
To provide direct comprehensive mental health services and service coordination including mental health assessment treatment planning direct developmental counseling services and outside referrals as needed for individual students as part of the Student Success Team. This is a 9 month academic year position with January June and July off (or its equivalent).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct services to students including clinical assessment treatment planning diagnostic formulation to provide short-term counseling and crisis interventions services.
- Provide health and wellness education and strategies to students using the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to promote holistic health practices.
- Maintain case records through our EMR system following HIPPA standards.
- Serve as a consultant and trainer for residential life student success staff academic support and other VTSU departments on counseling and Wellness programming matters.
- Confer regularly with student success staff faculty and other VTSU personnel as well as parents community health care providers and other outside the University to plan coordinate and evaluate activities programs exchange information make case referrals as appropriate problem solve and the like.
- Supervise support and co-facilitate for student staff and faculty groups trainings events and to interns as needed and/or assigned by the Director and/or Associate Director of Health and Wellness.
- Obtain coordinate and maintain our community connections for mental health and physical wellness supports including but not limited to primary care providers emergency services mental health services substance use programs and therapy dog-college visit programs.
- Collaborate with VTSU Coordinator of Advocacy and Wellness Education to manage on-campus health promotions events and trainings to coincide with other campuses.
- Develop coordinate and implement programming with the Associate Director of Health and Wellness programming that specifically meets the health and wellness needs of VTSU students of all diverse backgrounds to promote equity inclusion and social justice.
- Keep abreast of current developments in the field through trainings workshops research and other educational resources (this includes CEs for licensed individuals).
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direct supervision is received by the Director of Health and Wellness or an Associate Director of Health and Wellness.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct supervision of interns and student workers as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Rostered in Vermont with a masters degree in either mental health counseling social work psychology or similar field. Experience in higher education and being licensed in a psychotherapy field is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Understanding of the educational goals and objectives of Vermont State University including attention to accessibility and diversity equity and inclusion.
- Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students particularly in a rural setting.
- Awareness of developmental holistic and proactive approaches to student success.
- A strong understanding of biopsychosocial-spiritual framework in mental and physical healthcare.
- Broad base of relevant clinical knowledge and skills with training/experience in adolescent and adult mental health treatment using evidence-based practices.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to meet students where they are ensure they feel listened to and that they are comfortable working with an advisor to navigate challenges and concerns as they come up.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with (or ability to learn) technologies such as PyraMed (EHR) and Microsoft Office programs.
- Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to positively influence student skill development such as communication skills leadership skills academic skills technical skills non-cognitive or soft skills and social skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster student development in the attainment of student success goals such as academic purpose sense of belonging/identity agency career readiness civic readiness access & equity.
- Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes including attention to diversity equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals within the University and capacity to work as part of a team to collaborate and choose student success.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with college personnel as well as families/guardians and external resources in carrying out the various coordination liaison and advocacy aspects of the job.
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings to provide student support outside of normal business hours.
Location: Castleton campus with possible travel to other campuses on a limited basis.
Compensation: The budgeted compensation for this position is $50000 - $53000
This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes this job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned.
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at.
NOTE: This job is subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
