Associate Counselor

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Excellent organizational, communications, group presentation and computer skills required. Must obtain the ability to coordinate multiple assignments with competing priorities and effectively manage and multi-task during a crisis, as well as work with diverse population of medical students.

Preferred Qualifications Professional counseling experience and LPC / NCC designation eligible are preferred. Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s Counseling Office is seeking to hire an Associate Counselor.

Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Provides individual and group counseling, assessment, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation.
• Serves as a liaison to faculty, staff and campus partners.
• Makes presentations on topics relevant to academic success, personal development and psychological health of college students.
• Participates in on-call rotation for handling of psychiatric emergencies on campus.
• Represents the department on various committees.
• Assists with planning and participation in special events to include campus fairs.
• Contributes to on-going departmental assessment activities.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work.

PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason, such as illness, accident or maternity.

After a seven-day waiting period, it provides a 60-percent wage replacement, up to $1,000 per week for 90 days. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary.

Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.