Mental Health Counselor
Hudson County Community College

Position Description

Hudson County Community CollegePosition Vacancy Notification Full- time Mental Health Counselor Posting Date: April 26, 2024THE OPPORTUNITY:Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a Mental Health Counselor to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. The College recently launched its 2021-24 Strategic Plan, the culmination of which will align with the College's 50th anniversary in 2024. The Association of Community College Trustees recognized the College as the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award recipient. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2023 Bellwether College Consortium award winner for Instructional Programs and Services for the Hudson Scholars Program. Also, HCCC has been named a 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) award winner.
Position SummaryThe Mental Health Counselor shall report to the Director of Mental Health Counseling & Wellness and provide mental health support to students to achieve their academic objectives and become successful scholars. As a full-time Mental Health Counselor at the Mental Health Counseling & Wellness office, you will be indispensable in advancing student success. The ideal candidate for this position should possess at least two years of experience in a similar capacity and demonstrate a strong understanding of mental health issues in a diverse community college setting. You shall operate by the College's mission statement, program policies and procedures, and established goals and objectives of the Student Affairs Division.This position requires adaptability as it may be located at either the North Hudson Campus in Union City or the Journal Square Campus in Jersey City, and commuting between campuses may be necessary. While Mental Health Counseling & Wellness operates during regular business hours, employees may sometimes be requested to assist with college-wide events in the evenings or on weekends, allowing for a well-rounded work-life schedule. It's important to note that if a student is in a crisis, the successful candidate may be required to stay later to ensure they relate to appropriate community support, such as a hospital or crisis services. This aspect of the role underscores the critical nature of our work.
Salary Grade: 113Summary of Duties

Essential Responsibilities

Offer counseling services to students dealing with various mental health challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, family problems, and adjustment issues.

Provide task supervision to graduate interns.

Facilitate or co-lead support groups that promote wellness, stress management, and other social issues, such as relationships and healthy lifestyles.

Assess students for suicidal ideation and provide crisis intervention as necessary.

Assist in organizing campus-wide programming and awareness events to promote a stigma-free environment on campus.

Collaborate with community partners to support students according to the college mission.

Collaborate with college partners to support students through the college mission.

Maintain clinical records and documentation following HIPAA guidelines.

Provide referrals and resources to students who need support beyond the school.

Build and maintain relationships with other campus offices.

Participate in college committees, attend events, and promote office visibility.

Assist, where applicable, with mental health grant applications.

Perform other duties assigned by office leadership.

Moreover, the Mental Health Counselor will be able to supervise Master's level Social Work Interns, providing individual and group supervision as required by the Council on Social Work Education, the State of New Jersey, and the specific universities' guidelines. This role allows you to apply your skills and fosters professional growth and development. If an LSW social worker seeks clinical hours towards LCSW, they can have free supervision and earn hours toward the licensure degree. Qualifications

Qualifications Requirements:

A Master's degree in social work, with a current LSW or a pending LCSW in New Jersey.

Dual licensure in N.J. and N.Y. would be helpful.

Minimum of three years experience.

Demonstrate the ability to interact with culturally diverse populations and respectfully function and communicate in the context of varying beliefs and orientation.

Superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills required.

Be Proficient in various computer software programs, including Microsoft Office suite, Ellucian-Colleague, Medicat, and other medical records software.

The role requires integrating data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices into daily work. The ability to speak Arabic or Spanish is preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information

To apply, we ask that you answer the following questions by submitting and uploading them in a Word document or PDF. Why do you want to work with us at HCCC?How does your past work/ educational experience make you a great candidate for this job?Tell us how you manage how you would manage a workplace problem.

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