Counselor

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery OConnor, 45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at OConnors former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Counseling Services provides short-term professional counseling and psychiatric services to GCSU students to promote student success and academic retention.

Responsibilities

Counseling - 80

• Provide individual, group and/or couples counseling to students to address personal, academic and career concerns.
• Engage in crisis intervention to address mental health emergencies.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.

Outreach - 5

• Develops and leads structured groups, workshops, presentations, and other prevention and psychoeducational outreach programming.
• Assesses needs and concerns of the student population that could be addressed appropriately through groups, workshops, and presentations.
• Utilizes professional literature and clinical experience to plan groups, workshops, and presentations.
• Helps to promote outreach opportunities, and screen potential participants as appropriate to the situation.
• Conducts group counseling and psychoeducational activities in accordance with accepted professional standards.
• Evaluates effectiveness of achieving group goals and adapts future planning as appropriate to address results of evaluations.

Liaison - 5

• Consults with faculty, staff and other off-campus constituents (e.g., parents, mental health professionals, physicians, etc.) about the developmental and mental health needs of students.
• Develops and updates knowledge of professional policies associated with the consultation process.
• Maintains current knowledge of local resources, and avenues to seek assistance in understanding other resources that could benefit students.
• Consults, as requested and appropriate, to help others understand and take advantage of resources to assist students.

Collaboration - 5

• Work individually and on committees with faculty or staff, and external agencies for the benefit of students and the institution.
• Determines the most appropriate and needed areas of focus to benefit students and the institution and seeks opportunities to become involved in those areas.

Other - 5

• Perform other duties as assigned

Examples of events/programs which satisfy the event service requirement include but are not limited to:

Fall - Week of Welcome, Move-In days, Family Weekend.

Spring - Homecoming, Spring Concert, Family Day, preview days, and Junior Day.

The specific list of eligible events/programs for each semester will be maintained and communicated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Masters Degree in Mental Health Discipline.

Other Required Qualifications

• Licensure in a mental health discipline in Georgia or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire (associate licensure acceptable).
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and scheduling systems, preferably Titanium Schedule.
• Ability to respond to mental health emergencies outside of normal office hours.

Required Experience

At least one year of experience working in a mental health discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Licensure as a psychologist in Georgia or approval to work in postdoctoral supervision under a psychologist licensed in Georgia

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Doctorate in a Mental Health Discipline

Preferred Experience

Three or more years in a college counseling setting

Proposed Salary

Tis position is a pay grade 8. The available salary range is $47,476.00 to $57,493.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Motor Vehicle Report
• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• License Details