Personal Counselor (Bi-Lingual)- Grant Funded

Job Description

Job Description

To support the mental health needs of students and provide resources to students. The Personal Counselor position is funded in partnership with the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and with funds provided by the Mental Health in Higher Education : Community Provider Partnerships and Professional Development Grant.

Position Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provide mental health counseling to BCC students using evidence-based modalities.
• Respond to on campus urgent and emergency mental health situations and provide assessment and crisis intervention as needed.
• Develop and deliver outreach programs and workshops to students, staff and faculty to enhance awareness and knowledge of mental health issues and resources.
• Facilitate psychoeducation and support groups on topics such as coping skills, mindfulness, self-care and grief.
• Establish on campus support groups.
• Participate in case consultations with Personal Counselors and Mental Health Support Specialists.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of counseling sessions and student progress.
• Collaborate with community mental health resources to promote student well being and refer students who require a higher level of care as needed.
• Complete all grant related documents in a timely manner.
• Perform additional job related tasks as directed by the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and the Grant Project lead.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited program.

Experience : Minimum of two years of counseling experience; Minimum of two years of experience working with young adults in an educational or training capacity; Ability to communicate in more than one language.

Other : Current New Jersey independent clinical license as an LPC or LCSW.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Proficiency in the use of technology to include Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with a college data platform. Possess a creative and innovative approach to problem solving. Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and work independently with limited supervision.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Bergen Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.