Counselor

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring two (2) Residential Counseling Service Faculty members to work in the Counseling Department. These positions support student success through comprehensive counseling services and instruction. This position will provide brief on-site counseling (personal, academic, crisis, and career); collaborate with the division/college faculty, staff, administration, and community members in the support and development of student achievement (retention, persistence, and completion) programs to support students; facilitate workshops (study skills, career development, interpersonal skills, etc.); and teach Counseling Personal Development (CPD/BHS) courses, First Year Experience (FYE) courses, and Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (CAPS) courses.

Essential Functions

• Delivers in-person comprehensive counseling services through scheduled appointments and walk-in availability to address personal, academic, and career concerns. Provides crisis intervention and support, including leadership in emergency situations ranging from individual student crises to broader campus incidents; consult with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student concerns, referrals, and appropriate interventions; communicate through in-person, phone, virtually and email interactions while maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborates with counseling colleagues and campus teams to support a cohesive, professional department environment and student-centered approach
• Develops and presents workshops on counseling, academic success, and personal development topics
• Builds and maintains partnerships with community agencies and external resources to support student needs
• Participates in campus and district committees, special projects, program initiatives, curriculum development and faculty/staff development.
• Provides leadership in assigned programs, contributes to the department and overall college through continuous improvement of Counseling Services, including oversight of designated functions and processes
• Engages in faculty development activities, including orientation, evaluations, and ongoing professional growth in counseling, consultation, and teaching
• Instructs courses in the Counseling Course Bank (e.g. FYE, CAP, CPD, and BHS); prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with course competencies; provides instructional support and hold regular office hours
• Performs other duties as assigned