Virtual Counselor

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Virtual Counselor in the Counseling Center. This is a full-time 12-month unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

Location:Hybrid work modelremote and on-campus presence as required. This position offers an opportunity to impact student mental health through flexible and innovative service delivery methods contributing to a supportive campus environment.

Position Number: U99882

Salary: $43000

Deadline: Open until filled.

Application Process and Materials:For the application process applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume
• Three References (include: name phone number and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts

Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCYclick on the APPLY button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

James Grimes at or

Kim Dronett HR Analyst/Employment Coordinator:or

Office of Human Resources / McNeese State University

The University Counseling Center is seeking a qualified Counselor to provide comprehensive mental health services to enrolled students. The counselor will primarily deliver services via teletherapy utilizing secure online platforms with occasional in-office meetings crisis interventions and urgent client care as needed. The Counselor will collaborate with campus departments and community resources to support student well-being and contribute to prevention and outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual couples family and group counseling sessions for students in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
• Provide mental health support predominantly through teletherapy using a secure platform (e.g. ).
• Coordinate in-person appointments when necessary in collaboration with administrative and office staff considering limited office space.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to facilitate comprehensive student support services.
• Participate in university committees and work groups attending meetings either in-person or virtually as dictated by the committee chair.
• Attend mandatory campus meetings and events including monthly division meetings outreach programs and other student engagement activities.
• Engage in weekly clinical staff meetings and collegial supervision sessions which may be conducted in person or remotely.
• Develop and/or deliver educational workshops and outreach programs tailored to student and campus needs primarily in person with remote options as appropriate.
• Provide 24/7 urgent crisis response during academic semesters as assigned serving as the primary crisis counselor unless otherwise unavailable.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards including FERPA and HIPAA regulations Duty to warn and related legal and ethical issues.
• Document all counseling activities accurately and securely within the designated electronic record-keeping system (Titanium).
• Stay informed about current best practices in mental health treatment and teletherapy sharing relevant updates with the Counseling Center team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Follow departmental policies and university procedures at all times.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.

Qualifications:

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• Masters degree in Counseling Psychology Social Work or a related mental health discipline from an accredited program.
• Licensure or license-eligibility by the time you start the position to provide mental health counseling services (e.g. LPC LCSW etc.) within the state.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations.
• Ability to conduct assessments and obtain required licensure credentials (e.g. Appraisal Privileges).
• Minimum of 3 hours of specialized training in teletherapy practices as mandated by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners or equivalent authority.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and access to a backup communication method (e.g. mobile phone).

Preferred:

McNeese State University located in Lake Charles Louisiana is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001 et seq and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38 which provides for drug testing of employees appointees prospective employees and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator Krisshunn Youngblood Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at or.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana drivers license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services () or Educational Credential Evaluators Inc..