Counselor at InsideHigherEd

Position Number:000364, 998657Functional Title:CounselorPosition Type:StaffPosition Eclass:EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earningUniversity Information:Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:Counseling & Psychological Services is a unit within UNCG’s Student Health Services. It provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students. The services may include: workshops, group therapy, short term individual counseling, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth.Position Summary:Group counseling and/or workshops to address students’ mental and emotional health needs. Short term individual counseling and/or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including initial assessments and crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation. Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students. Training of practicum/intern graduate students. Minimum Qualifications:An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree.A license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) or Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).Demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical mental health treatment to individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and/or underserved populations.Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.Demonstrated proficiency with the DSM-5.Ability to work effectively with young adults.Strong interpersonal skills.Demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group/workshop modalities.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates:An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree. A North Carolinalicense is required to allow the practice of Counseling (LCMHC/LCMHCA) or SocialWork (LCSWA/LCSW).Preferred Qualifications:• Counseling experience in a college counseling center.Recruitment Range:$60,000 - $70,457Org #-Department:Student Health Services - 44604Job Open Date:09/30/2025For Best Consideration Date:10/14/2025Open Until Filled:YesFTE:1.000Type of Appointment:PermanentNumber of Months per Year:12FLSA:ExemptPercentage Of Time:75%Key Responsibility:PsychotherapyEssential Tasks:Group, workshops, and individual counseling and/or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Group counseling and/or workshops to address students’ mental and emotional health needs.Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation.Percentage Of Time:5%Key Responsibility:Consultation and OutreachEssential Tasks:Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students.Percentage Of Time:5%Key Responsibility:TrainingEssential Tasks:Training of practicum/intern graduate students.Percentage Of Time:10%Key Responsibility:Collaborative and Critical EngagementEssential Tasks:Staff meeting and case conferences within the center; participation in professional development; university-wide committees; staff planning, program planning, and evaluation of services.Percentage Of Time:5%Key Responsibility:Other Duties as AssignedEssential Tasks:Other duties related to the Center and/or University activities as assigned by the Director.Physical Effort:Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - R, Sitting - R, Walking - RWork Environment:Inside - C