Staff Counselor (Staff Assistant)

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all - and focused on each - of our students. As a 2019 Top Ten Public College, classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. Nearly 93% of our graduates land competitive jobs or are accepted by some of the best grad schools in the country. We engage in the most nationally relevant conversations by hosting some of the most celebrated thinkers and speakers on our campus in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our home town of North Adams is brimming with creative energy and the regional economy is booming as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, fully empowered to make your impression on the world.

Job Description:

The Staff Counselor supports students by providing individual, couples, and group counseling. This person supports the campus through crisis intervention, educational outreach programming, training, consultation, and other support services. The position is for the 2022-2023 academic year; beginning in August and ending in May, with the potential opportunity for an extension in employment. Counseling Services resides in the division of Student Affairs.

The Staff Counselor position has a dual reporting line, reporting to the Interim Clinical Director for clinical supervision and the Dean for Title IX, EO, and Student Wellness
for administrative supervision.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides counseling services to MCLA students, including individual, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Develops and provides educational outreach programs for residence halls, campus clubs and organizations, and special interest groups.
• Provides consultation and referral services to the entire campus community, including faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Provides support to campus departments such as the Center for Student Success and Engagement, Residential Programs & Services, Athletics, Student Development, Vice President of Student Affairs, Associate Dean of Students, and others as appropriate.
• Participates with other staff members in group supervision and in developing policies and procedures for Counseling Services.
• Pursues opportunities for professional development and keeps up with relevant college student mental health trends and topics.
• Participate in various campus committees and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Possess appropriate educational credentials and licensure in counseling for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts such as Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Mental Health Counseling, or Licensed Counseling Psychologist.
• Previous experience working in a college counseling center or clinical experience with the college population is preferred.
• Knowledge of college student development and of the mental health issues specific to college students.
• Knowledge of higher education principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with a diverse population in a fast-paced, stimulating environment.
• Interest in collaborating and working effectively with professional staff, faculty, students, and administrative staff, both on and off campus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, listening, and presentation skills.

Additional Information:

This is a one year, full-time, 9-month, benefit eligible counselor position in the APA bargaining unit. Salary range is $45,000 to $50,000, to commensurate to experience.

For questions regarding your application or specifics of this position, please contact hr@mcla.edu.

It is the policy of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine, including booster, is required of all individuals hired by MCLA, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment at MCLA. MCLA is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") to not discriminate in such a manner. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to each respective MCLA's Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Christopher Hays
Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer for Employees
Phone: (413) 662-5597
Email: christopher.hays@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must apply electronically and should submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references .