<p>Advertised Position Title:</p> <p>Counselor</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Summary: Provide short-term, individual, mental health counseling to Owens Community College students.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>Each Counselor under a regular appointment shall, as applicable to the Counselor's responsibilities to his/her department, division, and to the College:</p> <p>A. Provide short-term personal counseling. Additional sessions may be provided with the concurrence of Director of Counseling or other designated individual. (Long-term counseling issues are to be referred to private counselors or social service agencies.)</p> <p>B. Provide support groups, group counseling sessions, or workshops as approved by Director of Counseling or other designated individual to deal with appropriate counseling issues; including, but not limited to alcohol abuse, substance abuse, spouse abuse, adult survivor groups, confidence, esteem, adult reentry, parenting, and personal growth.</p> <p>C. Administer and interpret psychological tests and tests related to counseling issues. Within appropriate licensing requirements, provide specialized psychological assessments and psycho educational testing and maintains the instruments under appropriate agreements.</p> <p>D. Document student participation in counseling by completing required forms approved by the Director of Counseling or other designated individual.</p> <p>E. Provide individual and group career counseling upon request or referral.</p> <p>F. Participate in the development and implementation of new counseling initiatives and programs that are consistent with the mission and purposes of the College.</p> <p>G. Provide approved materials for students on counseling topics that are of interest to or appropriate for student populations.</p> <p>H. Provide intake services as assigned by the Director of Counseling or other designated individual for up to 10 hours per week, within a standard 40-hour work schedule. Intake hours may vary weekly.</p> <p>I. On a rotational basis, maintain a schedule of hours on the Findlay Campus.</p> <p>J. On a rotational basis, maintain evening hours</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of evidence-based treatment models, Ohio Ethics Law and Rules, the specific mental health and drug and alcohol needs/concerns of the community college student population.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, electronic records management systems, time management, accurate and timely documentation, effective communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), effective crisis management skills (suicide assessment, de-escalation, etc.), public speaking, group management, consultation skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work independently, organized and detail-oriented, collaborate with others</p> </li></ul> <p>Other Characteristics:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Excellent interpersonal skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and facilitate new mental health and/or drug and alcohol programming.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain licensure in Ohio, and comply with all Ohio's laws and rules for counselors/social workers.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree</p> </li><li> <p>Position contingent upon new hire being licensed as an LPCC or LISW within 45 days of employment for new graduates.</p> </li></ul> <p>Union Position:</p> <p>Owens Faculty Association</p> <p>Job Classification:</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Duty Days:</p> <p>260 Days</p> <p>Work Schedule:</p> <p>Monday - Friday</p> <p>Grant Funded Position:</p> <p>No - Not Grant Funded</p> <p>FLSA Status:</p> <p>United States of America (Exempt)</p> <p>Pay Basis:</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>Hiring Range</p> <p>$43,888.00-$56,000.00</p>