Mental Health Counselor

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Join our Team at South Georgia State College! South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia with a strong teaching tradition and personalized academic advising.

Job Title:

Mental Health Counselor

Location:

SGSC - Douglas Campus (Main)

Job Type: Temporary, Full‑Time

Job

Performs individual, group, and crisis intervention counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, and academic difficulties. Makes appropriate referrals for services and coordinates counseling policies and procedures. This is a Grant Funded / Limited Term position.

• Provides individual and group counseling services to students.
• Performs crisis intervention services as needed both during and after hours.
• Develops and plans programming that strengthens students’ holistic well‑being.
• Assists in campus mental‑health training and outreach to various communities.
• Provides consultation and referral services.
• Maintains accurate documentation and case files.
• Supports student retention and engagement activities with the Student Success team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or related field.
• Licensed in Georgia as a Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker, or Psychologist.
• One year of related work experience.

• Previous experience working with students or college‑aged adults.

• Transcripts.
• List of References (3).
• License details.

• Maintain and organize records and reports.
• Plan, market, implement, and evaluate relevant student programming.
• Develop effective counseling relationships and manage therapy processes.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Travel to provide counseling to other campuses.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly.
• Make decisions in accordance with departmental and institutional policies.
• Establish effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Knowledge of current counseling practices and professional ethical standards.

The position may require traveling up to 49% of the time to other campus locations.

South Georgia State College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Human Resources at (912) 260‑4376.