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Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Counseling Center

Under the Direction of the Executive Director of the Counseling Center, supervise and lead the Counseling Center - Armstrong Campus.

Coordinate the work of Armstrong Campus Counseling Center staff to uphold the mission of the Georgia Southern Counseling Center by providing comprehensive mental health services to the Armstrong Campus in compliance with the Counseling Center policies and procedures.

• Oversee and maintain the highest standards of Counseling Services by Armstrong Counseling Center mental health staff in accordance with accreditation guidelines of the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) and the Counseling Center policies and procedures
• Ensure that the Executive Director of the Counseling Center is kept informed of all concerns and incidents related to the Armstrong Campus Counseling Center and its staff
• Assist the Executive Director in the effective assessment of progress toward Counseling Center strategic goals
• Serve as the Armstrong Campus Counseling Center representative in the management of crises within the Armstrong campus community
• Conduct orientation and training of Armstrong Campus Counseling staff to familiarize them with procedures and expectations
• Provide/assign supervision toward licensure for new Armstrong Campus Counseling Center staff
• Provide individual, relationship, and group therapy to Georgia Southern students
• Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
• Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students as needed
• Participate in training programs housed within the Counseling Center
• Provide outreach programming and consultations to the campus community
• Maintain ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice for Psychologists, Professional Counselors or Social Workers (as relevant to credentials) in the State of Georgia

Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Work

Other Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychologist, LPC or LSW in the State of Georgia or ability to qualify for and obtain said license within three (3) months of start date

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of post-licensure related work experience
• Experience in provision of clinical and administrative supervision

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
• Familiarity with IACS accreditation standards

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a university counseling center
• Certified Professional Supervisor credential in the State of GA (or ability to qualify and apply for credential within six (6) months of start date) or Licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Georgia
• Experience with providing clinical and administrative supervision of mental health professionals
• Experience with public speaking
• Experience with crisis intervention

$85,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to assess crisis situation and provide intervention
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients
• Ability to document clinical interactions using Electronic Medical Record system
• Ability to adapt to College Counseling Center Service Models
• Demonstrated ability to present outreach programming on mental health topics
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledgeable about APA Ethical Codes, ACA Ethical Codes, Georgia legal statutes pertaining to provision of mental health services, and IACS accreditation standards.
• Knowledgeable about counseling theories, mental health diagnoses, interventions, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes.
• Understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by students with higher education

SKILLS

• Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with diverse populations
• Effective communication (verbal and written)/public speaking, organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position
• Effective clinical and therapeutic skills to foster positive therapeutic relationships with students
• Demonstrated ability to present outreach programming on mental health topics

April 24, 2023

Application review may begin on April 7, 2023.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University’s academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Ability to respond onto the Georgia Southern University Campus (Armstrong) within 1 hour when scheduled as the on-call clinician
• Ability to be contacted by phone in the event of a campus emergency/crisis/critical incident
• Work generally performed in an office environment

• Position of Trust + Education