COUNSELOR/INSTRUCTOR

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Counselor/Instructor.

To apply: Please submit a letter of application explaining interest and qualifications, resume, college transcripts, and a list of three professional references to . Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell ), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email . In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly ), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste.

102 or email . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith ) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M.

Biscoe ), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email . * Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to . * A master's degree in counseling (or related field) and professional licensure is preferred and at minimum PLPC status attained.

Administrative Leadership & Management * Assist with the planning and implementation of special activities for the Office of Counseling Services * Develop appropriate paperwork for documentation of counseling services to each client and supervise the maintenance of confidential counseling files * Engage in other duties as assigned by supervisor Direct Clinical Services * Provide counseling services to university students, faculty and staff experiencing stress-related difficulties, life crises and/or other personal difficulties impending their development via individual, and couple, group counseling * Serve on a counseling crisis team to assist students and others in the university community as necessary * Serve on rotation, to provide on-call assistance to students involved in crisis situations, personal difficulties, suicide attempts, sexual assault, etc.

after office hours * Administer and interpret standardized tests for personal exploration and development, as allowed by licensing board Educational & Outreach Programming * Provide outreach services to residence halls, clubs, and organizations to the campus and Natchitoches community and supervise student-run outreach organizations and programming * Instruct University Experience 1000 Community Relations & Collaboration * Maintain contact with appropriate community agencies (Mental Health, private hospitals, churches, etc.) as collaborative resources for students * Work with faculty/staff/administration in developing services to address NSU student needs Professional Development & Compliance * Provide support to graduate counseling interns * Maintain professional licensure, certification, and membership in appropriate professional organizations Assessment & Quality Improvement * Evaluate counseling services and outreach activities as required for SACS accreditation Institutional Service Support * Serve on University committees as designated * Support the university mission, goals, objectives and retention efforts * Other duties as assigned