Raritan Valley Community College is currently accepting resumes for a Grant-Funded Part-Time Mental Health Counselor. The counselor will be a point of contact on campus for issues relating to the mental health of students. The counselor will provide training to the campus community for recognizing and handling students in need of assistance; and provide emergency and short-term counseling to students. In addition, the counselor will be a member of the Advising and Counseling team and will have a regular schedule for advising students and assisting them in developing class schedules, selecting a major; and determining career and transfer needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide individual short-term counseling for students and make appropriate referrals as needed.

Work individually with instructors and staff to evaluate situations of concern and develop plans to address the situation. Participate in case meetings as needed.

Provide academic advising for new and returning students. Maintain a thorough knowledge of all academic programs, registration process and procedures. Conduct advising workshops.

Use Titanium scheduler to ensure confidential notes and maintain student records in accordance with HIPA regulation.

Utilize the BANNER student system and other interactive technology for advising, registering, and checking degree compliance.

Communicate with faculty, staff, and students regarding the services available through the Advising, Counseling, and Transfer Center.

Maintain records of student contacts and correspondence, with due regard to confidentiality.

Participate in the department and College activities. Participate in staff development, and represent the Center at College-wide activities, open houses, committees, and faculty meetings, as appropriate.

Carrying out other duties assigned.

Master's degree required.

Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Experience in counseling a college age population.

Experience in developing professional workshops.

Demonstrated willingness to assist in advising students as needed and flexibility in duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in mental health evaluations and assessment.

12-month grant funded position.

24.5- hour work week, including at least one evening per week.