Staff Counselor​/Psychologist

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department Counseling & Psych Svcs

Working Title Counselor

Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

To possess at least a Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology or a related field, preferably from a CACREP or an APA accredited program. To have some experience in counseling, assessment within an educational setting, and college student services. To have credentials as a National Certified Counselor and as a NC Licensed Professional Counselor or NC Licensed Practicing Psychologist or equivalent credentials.

FTE 1

Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position # 2704

FLSA Status Exempt

Months per year 11

No

N/A

To provide mental health services to UNCP students.

To provide direct therapeutic and diagnostic counseling and/or education to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or academic concerns. The role also supports the CAPS team’s prevention and intervention efforts, serves on appropriate university committees, and completes other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. This is a 11-month position.

The position is responsible for providing therapeutic and diagnostic counseling and/or education to students experiencing social, emotional, and academic concerns related to mental health, administering and interpreting assessment instruments for the diagnosis of mental illness, and supporting the CAPS team’s prevention and intervention work through direct clinical services, outreach to the university community, and participation in Student Affairs events and committees.

To complete other duties as assigned by the Director of the Counseling and Psychological Services. This is a 11-month position.
Mandatory Personnel: this position’s presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

To possess at least a Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology…