East Carolina University

Embedded Counselor - ECU Brody School of Medicine Position Number: 500530 Vacancy Open to: All Candidates Department: SAH Counseling Center Department Homepage: https://counselingcenter.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department: COUNSELING & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Division: Student Affairs Classification Title: Counselor Working Title: Embedded Counselor - ECU Brody School of Medicine Number of Vacancies: 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $70,000 - $75,000 Position Location (City): Greenville Position Type: Non-Faculty Job Category: Non-Faculty Staff Professional Organizational Unit Overview The Brody School of Medicine Office of Student Success and Wellness’ role is to provide academic, personal, and professional development services for Brody medical students and graduate students with emphasis on maximizing the overall educational experience, achievement of expected learning outcomes, and supporting student success and wellness. The Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) is a department in the Health and Well-being Unit in the Division of Student Affairs. The purpose of the CCSD is to assist students in addressing developmental and personal issues that may impede academic performance. The Center offers confidential counseling services to enrolled students at no cost beyond what the student pays in tuition and fees. Job Duties The Embedded Wellness Counselor for the ECU Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) will offer services to medical and graduate students at the BSOM and will work as part of a multidisciplinary staff. This position will work closely with the Assistant Dean of the Office of Student Success and Wellness while reporting to the ECU Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) Director. This embedded position is housed in the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) and provides direct wellness support and mental health care services to BSOM medical students and graduate students. Additionally, the embedded wellness counselor works directly with BSOM faculty and staff providing consultation and emotional health and wellness education. The counselor will also be a part of the CCSD team which allows for consultative support, expanded specialized service offerings, and back-up service provision as needed. This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) under the ECU FWA Policy. Clinical Duties (60%) • Provide ethical, evidence-based clinical mental health care to medical students and graduate students enrolled at ECU Brody School of Medicine. • Make a thorough evaluation of students’ mental status, behavioral functioning, social and cultural circumstances, family support dynamics and resources and construct treatment plans. • Perform emergency and crisis intervention when necessary. Appropriately refer students for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization or other emergency treatment when applicable. • Provide case management services to support the coordination of care and follow-up services for students including making/receiving referrals from CCSD. • Connect students with appropriate medication management providers or other providers on campus or in the community as needed. This may involve appropriately communicating with providers regarding aspects of student care (e.g., student’s condition, functioning, and vulnerability). • Maintain timely records of services provided and use appropriate clinical record keeping protocols. • Maintain active clinical licensure and remain current in areas of wellness and mental health counseling expertise. • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in clinical role. Outreach duties (20%) • Develop and present workshops for students on various mental health and wellness topics including, but not limited to, psychological and emotional well-being, stress management, relationship concerns, academic adjustment, family issues, performance and test anxiety, and other relevant topics. • Participate in strategic wellness initiatives to support the objectives of the Office of Student Success and Wellness and Academic Affairs related to enhancing student wellness. This may include providing presentations or consultations to faculty, staff and units on student mental health and wellness concerns as well as participation on various committees. Other duties (20%) • Collaborate with team members to collect data, evaluate personal counseling services, and make recommendations for program improvements. • Provide services during extended hours at least once each week. • Attend BSOM departmental and division meetings or events as assigned. • Attend weekly staff meetings at the Center for Counseling and Student Development (in person) and case conference meetings (virtual) twice/month. Minimum Education/Experience • Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental health field. • Licensed for clinical practice as a mental health clinician in the state of North Carolina • Demonstrated ability to counsel a diverse student population and demonstrated competency in adapting to a variety of student backgrounds and cultures to provide effective counseling and treatment. • Experience with time-oriented, brief models of therapy. • Demonstrated crisis management skills, including experience with risk assessment and safety planning including thoughts of harming oneself or others • Knowledge and experience with prevention models of care that promote mental health and wellness. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation • Licensed for clinical practice as a mental health clinician in the state of North Carolina. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education • At least 4 years of professional experience providing mental health and wellness counseling to college learners and/or adult learners in professional schools. • Knowledge of DSM-5-TR. • Experience working with eating disorders, grief related concerns, issues associated with adult learning disorders, and identity issues (i.e., sexual identity, gender identity, racial/ethnic identity, etc.). • Experience assisting professional students with performance-related mental health concerns. • Experience and commitment to working with underserved students. • Commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice and to professional integrity. • Self-awareness and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. • Licensed for independent practice as a mental health clinician in the state of North Carolina. Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: • Curriculum Vitae • Letter of Interest • List of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Job Open Date: 07/25/2024 Open Until Filled: Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins: 08/09/2024 Rank Level: Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://apptrkr.com/5473971 AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.