Part-time Faculty Pool: Personal Counselor

General Description

This is a part‑time, non‑tenured track assignment under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services and funded under the Student Health Fee. The counselor will provide personal counseling to enrolled students.

• Assess and assist the whole student, including cultural differences and/or disabling conditions
• Communicate effectively
• Provide accurate academic/vocational information
• Implement innovative and flexible counseling methods to increase matriculation rates among non‑traditional students
• Function as a student advocate facilitating the resolution of college related problems
• Work independently and in small groups on educational projects

• Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling
• Valid, Active California License as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti‑racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

• College level counseling experience
• Familiarity and/or experience working with college programs that aid socio‑economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students
• Ability to assess and assist the whole student, including cultural differences and/or disabling conditions; communicate effectively; provide accurate academic/vocational information; function as a student advocate facilitating the resolution of college related problems; work independently and in small groups on projects
• Experience in providing psychological services in an educational setting
• Experience in crisis intervention
• Knowledge of community health and social service resources and experience making appropriate referrals
• Knowledge and ability to consult effectively with faculty and staff regarding students with serious personal, family or psychological issues as well as incidents of disruptive behavior on campus

Sick leave, faculty employed on a part‑time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer