Counselor - Counseling Center

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission.

The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity
- Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship
- Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Provide counseling services for university students, faculty, and staff.

Based on the recent Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

Typical Allocation of Duties
:

• Individual and group counseling - 35%
  Provide individual and group counseling services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Documentation - 25%
  Complete accurate documentation and maintain case files.
• Crisis intervention - 15%
  Provide crisis intervention services as needed both during and after hours.
• Outreach and training - 10%
  Provide outreach programs for classes, residence halls, campus organizations and special interest groups. Provide in-service programming and training for staff and faculty.
• Consultation and referral - 10%
  Provides consultation and referral services for both on and off-campus resources.
• Provide support for other campus functions - 5%
  Provides support services for other campus functions, including testing, admissions, and orientation.

Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records, in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, ethical guidelines, and university policies.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality at all times.

Promote student resilience, personal growth, and academic success by connecting students with appropriate campus and community resources when additional support is needed.

Participate actively in case consultation, staff meetings, supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and departmental initiatives.

Assist with outreach programming, workshops, prevention initiatives, and campus events that increase awareness of mental health services and promote student wellness.

Represent Counseling & Health Services professionally in all interactions and serve as a positive ambassador for the department as well as the Division of Enrollment & Student Affairs across campus & the Community.

Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, accountability, integrity, flexibility, and respectful communication with students, colleagues, and campus…