Director of Student Counseling- University of Montana Western

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Department
: Student Affairs
Position:
Full-time, 12 month position, full benefits package
Annual Salary:
$50,000
Union Affiliation:
N/A
Description
Under supervision of the Dean of Students, this position is responsible for care provided in Counseling Services and for consultation with after-hours services. This position also includes direct clinical service to students during and after regular business hours. The primary responsibility of this position is counseling students and managing the counseling services on campus. This position includes personnel management, coordinate with off campus mental and physical health professionals, long range planning, delivery of mental health services, participation on campus committees, direction and involvement in campus outreach programs, staff development and training, and quality improvement efforts.
Must have leadership skills in mentoring and directing the counseling team, know and establish performance standards, practices, and employment relationship issues. Must have the ability to represent the University in a positive manner. Must have experience in counseling college students and student athletes in the area of mental health such as resilient skills, addiction, crisis intervention, and relationship violence. This position operates with considerable independence in providing oversight for counseling and behavioral health services and represent Student Affairs in campus and community activities.
Required Qualifications
Must have a master’s degree in counseling or equivalent
LCPC and/or LCSW
Three years of experience working on a college campus
Excellent organization skills and time management
Excellent oral and written communication skills and leadership skills; • Resourcefulness, critical thinking, analytical skills, collaboration and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
LAC
Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA rules
The University & Dillon Area
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 65 full-time faculty and 1,300 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering
Experience One (X1),
experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment
In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application
To apply, please submit a letter of application specifically addressing the qualifications and duties described above, a resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) professional references. Submit application materials to:
Kelly Graham
Recruitment Specialist
Administration, Finance and Human Resources
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western
710 South Atlantic Street
Dillon, MT 59725
kelly.graham @umwestern.edu
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Nicole Hazelbaker via email ****
or by calling 406-683-7900. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Location
Dillon, Montana, United States

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