Mental Health Counselor - Notre Dame, IN

Title of Position: Mental Health Counselor · Department: Office of Student Success · Reports to Supervisor: Director of Mental Health and Wellness · FLSA: Exempt · Holy Cross College's Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the comp ...

Job description

Title of Position: Mental Health Counselor

Department: Office of Student Success

Reports to Supervisor: Director of Mental Health and Wellness

FLSA: Exempt

Holy Cross College's Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Central to our mission is an encompassing commitment to uphold the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross and the charism, mission, values and traditions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Embracing this mission, we strive to live out the following aspects of our shared vocation. First, all members of our Holy Cross College Community are called to be educators in the faith, directing our efforts to the educational approach first developed by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, which underscores the formation of the mind and heart, for the Holy Cross College community. We desire to be a community that supports one another in developing excellence in our area of specialty and wholeness in our human dignity through relationships of collegiality and collaboration. As a community, we are stewards of the charism of the Congregation "to renew the Christian faith, to regenerate society and bring about better times." At the College, your role and responsibilities are witness to how we seek to join our gifts together and build a community that honors every person's contribution to this shared mission, the common good of the College, and the well-being of our students.

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.

Typical Schedule: This is a full-time position with normal workdays Monday through Friday. Extended hours and a flexible schedule may be necessary to meet peak periods, deadlines, and project requirements of the college, including occasional weekends. (All additional hours will be scheduled in advance.)

Purpose: The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for supporting and promoting student mental health in the Holy Cross College community, primarily through direct clinical services to students (individual and some group sessions), participation in workshops and program development as needed. Direct service to students is the primary task.

Essential Job Duties:

• Embrace and advance the Catholic, Holy Cross mission of the college by ensuring that all services, programs and outreach are consistent with the mission and are implemented to achieve its goals.
• Provide one-on-one counseling for students at Holy Cross College.
• Participate in outreach to students through general workshops, and information tables, as needed.
• Participate in group counseling (support groups, specific focus groups, etc.) as needed.
• Participate in RA training.
• Participate in training all in the HCC community for individually responding to those experiencing mental health crisis; support awareness and implementation of the Red Folder.
• Participate in the implementation of the JED Strategic Plan.
• Collaboration with the staff nurse at HCC Health Clinic; assist with student health insurance policy protocol as needed.
• Collaborate in referring students to specialists if additional counseling or assistance is necessary; assist with case management protocol for students as needed.
• Support protocol for students' access to additional mental health resources through Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame University, and other local institutions.
• Attend various Office of Student Success (OSS) team meetings and assist in activities and events associated with OSS, as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality unless given written permission to have the information released or as provided by Indiana law and HIPPA.
• Maintain professional affiliation with organizations related to mental health care particularly for college-age students.
• Participate in clinical supervision with the Director of Mental Health and Wellness.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health and Wellness, and the Executive Director of the Office of Student Success.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability:

• Master's degree in counseling or related field and professional counseling credentials (LLP, LMHC, LMHC-A). Licensed preferred, not required at date of hiring; expectation is to fulfill requirements for full licensure in the State of Indiana.
• Experience in:
• Providing clinical services
• Social service agencies and organizations.
• Familiarity with psychological assessment measures/tools for ADD/ADHD, mood disorders, addiction, and related conditions.
• Knowledge of ethical standards such as those of the APA, ACA, and NASW.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy standards.
• Familiarity with Indiana laws governing mental health disciplines, inter-agency referrals and interventions.
• Embrace and enhance the Catholic, Holy Cross mission of the college.
• A keen interest in collaboration within a liberal arts college setting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Microsoft Office familiarity.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include some evenings and weekends.

Preferred

• Experience with small, faith-based, residential liberal arts colleges, either professionally or educationally.
• Experience in college student development and higher education
• Familiarity with health and wellness practices related to mental health and overall student wellbeing

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Employment at Holy Cross College is 'at will,' meaning that either the College or the employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Interested candidates should apply and submit résumé, cover letter, and three references (names and contact information) at Holy Cross College Career Opportunities.