Georgia Counseling Jobs

December 6, 2011

Taskforce on Interpersonal Violence Coordinator: Posting number:  0403320

 

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

POSITION INFORMATION  Administrative Assistant IV  (Taskforce on Interpersonal Violence Coordinator)

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; with some periodic evening hours required for programming.  FLSA: Non-Exempt

HOURS PER WEEK: 30  

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Coordinate the efforts for the Task Force on Interpersonal Violence.
  • Develop and maintain the TIV website, schedule meetings, follow-up with TIV members, promote and manage TIV functions.
  • Assist with the design, implementation and coordination of a fully functioning Women’s Resource Center at KSU.
  • Participate in the Women’s Work Life Balance Committee.
  • Be active in the KSU community and collaborating with Faculty and students
  • Develop and implement programs that help to educate university community about interpersonal violence and interpersonal violence prevention
  • Work closely with the Director of Counseling and Psychological services to build the program.

POSITION STATUS:  Staff- Temporary (Non-Benefited; 30 Day Break in Service Required)

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Bachelors degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Experience working with agencies that are active in supporting programs on woman’s issues and violence prevention issues.

APPLICATION:  Resume, 3 letters of recommendation, copies of graduate transcripts

WHERE/HOW TO APPLY: https://jobs.kennesaw.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1322651263957

QUICKLINK FOR POSTING: jobs.kennesaw.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=5605

November 2, 2011

Personal Counselor/Wellness Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist
GAINESVILLE STATE COLLEGE
Oconee Campus

Gainesville State College is accepting applications for a full-time, benefit-eligible Personal Counselor/Wellness-AOD Specialist at the Oconee Campus in Watkinsville. The Personal Counselor/Wellness-AOD Specialist, a member of the Student Affairs staff, focuses on the mental, emotional, and physical health and wellness of students to increase their ability to succeed and thrive, enhancing the quality of their college and life experience.  Candidates should demonstrate evidence of competence as a strong counseling generalist with established skills and commitment to wellness programming, including the important area of alcohol and other drugs. Evening coverage is required; hours are negotiable.

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Personal Counseling and Wellness

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Counseling:  Provide diagnostic assessment and short-term individual, couple, and group counseling for students during evening hours, making referrals when appropriate; keep accurate and timely diagnostic/ treatment records
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Services/Programming:  Coordinate and provide A&OD clinical services (assessment, counseling, intervention, referral); present AOD programming: Prime for Life alcohol-drug risk-reduction sessions, and individualized/classroom-based BASICS and CHOICES; develop AOD educational and prevention programming
  • Wellness Programming: In collaboration with the Coordinator of Personal Counseling and Wellness and faculty, staff, and students, create, advertise, and present innovative, engaging, and educational wellness programming relevant to the college population; collaborate with faculty for curricular infusion of wellness content; evaluate effectiveness of wellness programs; serve as task supervisor for master’s- and bachelor’s-level wellness interns
  • Crisis assessment and support:  Provide crisis/backup counseling and faculty/staff crisis consultation during evening hours and when the Coordinator is unavailable; serve on the college CARE Team, which supports students in crisis

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in clinical mental health field required
    Licensure in the state of Georgia in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy required
    Established skills in assessment and therapy with ability to work with diverse individuals in terms of clinical presentation and identity required
    Three or more years of counseling experience preferred
    Experience in a college or university counseling setting preferred
    One or more years of experience in assessment and treatment of individuals with substance-abuse diagnoses preferred
    Strong commitment to discretion and awareness of FERPA and HIPAA guidelines
  • Initiative, innovation, and ability to work independently as well as in teams
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and human relations skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, administrators, faculty, staff, and outside constituencies

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Send (1) cover letter describing skills and abilities specified above, (2) resume,  (3) name, address, phone number, and email address of three professional references, and (4) Gainesville State College “Application for Staff Employment” (found at http://www.gsc.edu/employment under staff positions).
Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. Interested candidates should submit all required application materials to:
Gainesville State College
Human Resources – Personal Counselor Wellness AOD Specialist
P.O. Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503-1358

Application deadline is November 4, 2011.  All materials should be submitted or postmarked by this date.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Gainesville State College, as determined by Gainesville State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Gainesville State College is an AA/EEO Institution

Peace is not just the absence of violence but the manifestation of human compassion. – the Dalai Lama

Melinda D. (‘Doc’) Hawley, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D. Mass Comm
Coordinator of Personal Counseling & Wellness
Part-Time Instructor, Social Work
Gainesville State College-Oconee Campus
Room 113 Administration
Mailing address: 1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., P.O. Box 1748
Watkinsville, GA  30677
mhawley@gsc.edu
706.310.6243
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