SUMMARY
Provides direct counseling services to students through short-term individual and group solution focused
counseling and special programs. Supervises counseling and health information staff and directs the
Department of Counseling Services and Health Information. Counseling and health information services
are provided to Centenary students without cost and are not billed to insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

•  Oversees the functional areas of counseling, health information, and student wellness support, ensuring alignment with campus health and wellness goals.
• Provides individual counseling to students to address psychological, personal, social, academic,and related needs, and refers students to community services when appropriate.
• Supervises the Health and Counseling Services Coordinator, providing guidance and support for the management of immunization records, insurance assistance, and educational outreach.
• Recruits, selects, and supervises undergraduate student office assistants and one or more masterslevel interns.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external agencies on matters concerning student psychological health, assessments, and support needs.
• Develops tailored strategies to assist students experiencing personal challenges or psychological issues. Trains students and staff in peer counseling and referral skills.
• Coordinates referrals for psychological and vocational assessments with community providers, interprets test results, and makes recommendations as needed. Builds and sustains cooperative relationships with community mental health agencies and organizations.
• Prepares reports and does ongoing assessment and analysis of counseling and health information activities, including progress, recommendations, and insights.
• Consults with the Disability Services Coordinator on reasonable accommodations, including Emotional Support Animals and other FHA and ADA-related needs.
• Manages the departmental budget, ensuring resources align with counseling objectives.
• Maintains counseling and administrative records.
•  Assesses student psychological health in emergency situations and recommends support options.
• Performs other relevant duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the Health and Counseling Services Coordinator, masters-level graduate intern(s), and undergraduate student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM

• Graduate degree in a related field of study.
• Must have and maintain licensure in Louisiana (LPC, LCSW or commensurate credential)
• Must be a people-oriented individual, possess good communication skills, and have the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
•  A commitment to the engagement and holistic development of students
• Ability to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area and willingness to work some nights and weekends

PREFERRED

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field and 3 years of professional experience.
• Well organized.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts college