Counselor (Research Support)

at  Augusta University

ABOUT US

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcometotheboardofregentsuniversitysystemoffice is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18personnelconduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health, the counselor will provide counseling services and activities to promote mental health for students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, marital and family therapy, or another similar mental health field. Employee must be license eligible to become fully licensed to provide mental health servlces and treatment Independently, in the state of Georgia.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Experience with student counseling.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individual/group counseling to students to include administration and interpretation of assessment instruments, treatment plan development, case management, care coordination, client advocacy, crisis intervention and consultation. Maintain adequate and appropriate documentation of counseling records.
• Develop and conduct psycho-educational workshops, class presentations, and other outreach programs to address preventative and developmental needs of students.
• Collaborate with other campus departments/offices, campus committees and student organizations to provide joint programming for students.
• Provide training to appropriate campus organizations, faculty and staff regarding relevant mental health issues of college students.
• Attend continuing education programs required for professional license and certification maintenance and maintain best practices of current professional trends for college counseling centers.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Mental Health. These may include serving as relief in the front office, campus trainings, and possible outreach to community organizations/groups.