DCCCD: Professional Counselor

Professional Counselor (Position No. 060808063)
Salary: $60,000 / Min. Annual Salary

This position is in the Academic Advising Department. Responsible for the provision of counseling services for students, including personal counseling, crisis intervention, assessment and referral, as well as faculty consultations. The professional counselor assists with developing and implementing college-wide counseling programs. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide personal counseling services to currently enrolled students.
Provide crisis counseling when necessary. Consult with faculty regarding student concerns.
Publicize counseling services.
Provide programs for specialized needs individually or in groups.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on appropriate classroom presentations.
Maintain licensure for professional counseling.
Maintain legal and ethical standards as regulated by state licensure and DCCCD.
Pursue professional development through seminars and other appropriate activities to enhance counseling services.
Maintain current referral resources. Demonstrate ability to work with a diverse student population.
Demonstrate ability to work within a collegial environment along with faculty, administrators, and staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, or an equivalent field at a regionally accredited four year college or university plus two years of experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of clients.
Licensure as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or psychologist from a state or national certifying association.
Exceptional communication oral and written skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
Official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Position is open until Friday, Dec. 5, 2008.
For more information call: Mountain View College (214)860-8703

Application Requirements: Deadline for all applications (eledtronic/non-electronic) is 5 p.m.