Licensed Pre-College Wellness Counselor

DEPARTMENT & SCHOOL: Student Affairs, School of Professional StudiesTITLE THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Student WellnessTIME COMMITMENT: Approximately 10 hours per week on campus; this position may include significant evening and weekend hours in an remote on-call capacity via phoneDATES OF EMPLOYMENT: June 23, 2025- August 15, 2025MODALITY: In-PersonCOMPENSATION: $45hourPosition SummaryReporting to the Assistant Director of Student Wellness the incumbent is responsible for monitoring the social, emotional, and mental health wellbeing of all Pre-College students and maintaining associated wellness recordsdocumentation. This includes consulting with a large staff of resident advisors, hall directors, faculty, and other administrative staff.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in mandatory staff training which may include facilitating training sessions for staff related to well-being support and processes for Pre-College studentsFollow established state laws and University policies as it relates to working with minorsReview in advance every student's file for the purpose of assessing and anticipating specific individual needsIdentify individual needs of students and discuss behavioral plans with administrative staff prior to the student's arrivalObserve and interact with students and staff to promote a positive experience during the programWork one-on-one with students who are experiencing difficulty participating in the programIntervene if students are experiencing significant behavioral challengesHelp students and staff resolve conflicts appropriatelyProvide support and guidance to staff as they deal with student behavioral problemsMeet weekly with Senior Leadership to discuss current student needsBe available to debrief students staff in situations where emergency actions are needed or advisedManage situations that may arise during the program and provide necessary assistance to the student if wellness incidents occurConsult and guide staff to monitor the overall emotional and social wellbeing of the communityContact parents with the Assistant Dean to address observed problem behaviors andor students' challenges in adapting to program settingsMaintain a weekly mental health log and submit incident reports via Maxient as neededContinuously inform the Director and other appropriate supervisory staff informed of all situations and issues as they arise including potential issues that might impact a participant's ability to remain in the programMake recommendations to the Assistant Deano ensure necessary follow-up with families occursRespond to high-level emergencies and situations outside of normal business hoursWork with the Wellness Coordinator to plan and execute programs for students during the weekServes in an on-call capacity for emergencycrisis situationsAttends weekly CARE team meetings; consults with CARE team members regarding current students of concern; develops action plans to manage and follow up with situationsDevelop student wellness workshops for students and parentsPERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED OR REQUESTEDMinimum QualificationsMust have clinical licensure: either LMHC, LCSW, or LCATMaster's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or PsychologyMinimum 3 years previous experience of working with teens young adultsPreferred QualificationsExperience managing health and safety initiatives in a university settingWillingness and skill to assess safety risks and recommend safety plans for studentsAbility to handle confidential information in a mature, professional mannerExperience in a similar setting - either University, K-12, or residential camp settingsOther RequirementsMust undergo a mandatory background check - employment contingent upon results.

Created: 2025-01-27