Counselor Advocate 

Domestic violence shelter FT 2^nd shift position Thursday through Monday; Crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and case management; BSW or related field. Benefits included. Send resume and cover letter to Women’s Crisis Center, Shelter Program Coordinator, 835 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011. EOE

 

 MUSKINGUM COLLEGE

Job Description

 POSITION TITLE:       Assistant Counselor

 POSITION REPORTS TO:       Assistant Dean for Student Services

 FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVE OF THIS POSITION:

To serve as a primary contact for students providing walk-in, appointment, and emergency counseling services. Serve as an integral member of the Student Life team providing coordination or support of efforts to maintain and enhance student success.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:             

 Respond to student crises as needed;

 Provide appropriate services for any self-identified or referred student needing counseling for psychological, emotional/social, academic and career concerns;

                        Develop and facilitate counseling treatment plans in consultation with the Director of Counseling Services which include appropriate assessment, planning, treatment, monitoring, and referral;

                        Provide basic career exploration counseling through individual counseling and group programming;

                        Coordinate and deliver educational programming for students in residence facilities, especially first year student cluster programming;

                        Develop support groups for specific purposes as needed and conduct workshops designed to foster mental health and promote growth within the campus community;

                        Facilitate student services outreach training for professional and paraprofessional staffs, especially residential life personnel;

                        Develop and deliver academic support initiatives outside of classroom (especially in residential system);

                        Advise health and wellness student organizations as assigned or solicited;

                        Serve on Counseling Services professional staff on-call duty rotation; and

                        Other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the major functions of the position and should not be considered a complete description of the essential functions of the position.  It is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

 

Master's degree in Counseling or Psychology required, and Ohio licensure or licensure eligibility;

                        College experience and understanding of small liberal arts residential campus a plus; and

                         Weekend and evening work are vital to the success of this position.

For further information, please contact Randy Price, Assistant Dean for Student Services, Muskingum College

                163 Stormont, New Concord, OH 43762, (740) 826-8091or rprice@muskingum.edu