Director of Counseling Services in Spartanburg, South Carolina at Spartanburg Methodist College

Job Summary:
The Director of Counseling Services serves as a critical member of the SMCX Community Wellness team by providing skilled services to meet the personal and mental health needs of students at Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC). The Director ensures that consistently high-level services and programs are designed for the benefit of SMC students and their resilience. The Director maintains positive relationships and regular communications with the campus community.

Areas of Responsibility:
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for delivery of counseling services.
• Evaluate the needs of client students and determine the best course of intervention or support.
• Provide on-campus counseling services along with professional off-campus referrals on a as needed basis.
• Provide confidential reporting in regard to the Clery Act, Title IX, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate and appropriately confidential records of counseling.
• Provide guidance, support and consultation to other staff and faculty involved in counseling and advising outside of SMC Counseling Services. (Outreach for faculty, staff, and students.)
• Continue yearly professional development through study, workshops, professional memberships, and associations.
• Prepare reports, evaluations, recommendations, and other assignments as requested.
• Provide support to SMCX and College programs including but not limited to Orientation, Enrollment Day, and Open Houses and assist SMCX with additional responsibilities on an as needed basis.
• Plan for the year ahead with SMCX team and other campus constituents (representing clients concerns in these areas for planning and programming.)
• Continue client support during academic breaks.
• Serve as campus liaison for external mental health partners (i.e. EMERGE FTC, AcademicLiveCare, etc.)
• Review and update the SMC student handbook emergency manual, paperwork, website, and counseling manuals.
• Provide professional development and psychoeducation for the campus community, through Faculty Workshops, campus programs, and other educational opportunities.
• Create a Programming Model for Counseling for the academic year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and efficiency in recordkeeping
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with members of the college community and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Proven self-starter with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and in crisis situations.
• Possess strong public presentation skills.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, and PowerPoint
• Preferred experience with Slate CRM and Ellucian Colleague SIS
• Professional knowledge of counseling theories and processes.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to the concerns, routine or critical, of college students.
• Proficient in all aspects of counseling relationships.

Working Conditions:
This work is normally performed in an office environment and will require significant contact with students and staff members. The work includes public presentations on and off campus. At times, this position will require working in the evening and at the weekend.

Physical Requirements:
• Light physical exertion. Normally seated, standing, or walking at will. Periodic handling of parcels or supplies.
• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
• Position requires the capability to access all areas of the workplace, including areas only accessible by stairs. Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or a related field required.
• A minimum of five years of full-time experience in professional counseling is required.
• Ability to be licensed as an LPC, LMFT, or equivalent masters-level licensure in South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Licensure, or ability to be licensed, as a clinical supervisor in South Carolina.
• Demonstrated experience working on a college campus and/or working with emerging adults (ages 16-25)

The Director of Counseling Services serves as a critical member of the Campus Health & Wellness team by providing skilled services to meet the person and mental health needs of students at Spartanburg Methodist College. The Director ensures that consistently high-level services and programs are designed for the benefit of SMC students and their resilience. The Director maintains positive relationships and regular communications with the campus community.

The Director of Counseling Services serves as a critical member of the Campus Health & Wellness team by providing skilled services to meet the person and mental health needs of students at Spartanburg Methodist College. The Director ensures that consistently high-level services and programs are designed for the benefit of SMC students and their resilience. The Director maintains positive relationships and regular communications with the campus community.