Career Center

Position Type: Staff

Department: Wellness Center

FLSA: Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Job Description Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, student services or related field.
• Two years required full-time experience as a counselor, preferably in a community college counseling center.
• Two years required full-time management experience in counseling or a related mental health field
• Maryland license in respective mental health field required.
• Relevant professional certifications held. Examples: NCE, CEAP, CAC, MFT, Counselor Education/Supervision, Certified Mental Health Counselor.

• Doctorate or Master's degree preferred in counseling, psychology, social work, higher education, student services or related field
• Five years preferred full-time management experience in counseling or a related mental health field
• Five years preferred full-time experience as a counselor, preferably in a community college counseling center.

• Evidence of knowledge and experience in employing varied therapeutic modalities and techniques appropriate for different presenting clinical needs.
• Evidence of currency in professional discipline through continuing education, professional development, and/or scholarly activity.
• Ability to facilitate campus wide and community-based presentations.
• Proven ability to conduct psychometric testing.
• Relevant educational preparation to manage diverse presenting clinical cases.
• Relevance of psychotherapeutic experience to anticipated college population in counseling, psychology, and other mental health disciplines.
• Relevance of non-clinical professional experience to anticipate outreach for clinical programming. Examples: Group development, writing grants and, working with grant-funded programs, etc.
• Ability to assess learning disabilities. Examples: ADD and ADHD.
• Ability to facilitate specialized therapeutic groups. Examples: Substance Abuse, Anger Management and Sexual Assault.
• Proven ability to be a team player, and contribute positively to a diverse, multi-ethnic, multicultural student population and campus environment.
• Knowledge of learning-centeredness and the role of a counselor at a learning-centered college.
• Ability to perform detailed work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• Ability to respond to on call emergency situations on campus during work hours.

Job Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited CACREP institution.
• Maryland State licensure must accompany application for counseling positions.
• State of Maryland Licensing Board requirements for approved counseling supervisors.
• Proof of Liability Insurance Coverage.
• Must be able to work Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

About Prince George's Community College

Prince George's Community College transforms students' lives. The college exists to educate, train, and serve our diverse populations through accessible, affordable, and rigorous learning experiences.We are proud to boast of a multi-talented and diverse workforce as well as offering a competitive benefits package and services that will add to your potential and work/life balance. We are looking to attract and retain individuals who are committed to helping our students succeed. In return, you will find PGCC an exciting place to work and grow.Prince George’s Community College supports and embraces cultural diversity, understood as the creation and promotion of an inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for everyone. We accept and value differences, including differences in age, race, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic background, and ability/disability. We strive for growth and success for all of our students, employees, business partners, and the community.Prince George's Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504/ADA Institution. The Chief of ...Staff, Room 130, Kent Hall coordinates the college’s program of nondiscrimination.Prince George’s Community College is a smoke and tobacco-free college.

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