Part-Time Wellness Counselor

Job Summary

The Wellness Counselor provides outreach, individual, group, and crisis counseling as assigned to students enrolled in all programs with ACHE. The primary focus of the position is wellness counseling that supports student success.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures.
• This position will also provide referrals for additional concentrated mental health services as needed.
• Provide and support direct student wellness and mental health interventions for students dealing with cognitive, social, interpersonal communication skills or emotional behaviors which interfere with their success.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students in the educational environment.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other constituent groups in support of student success.
• Effectively collaborate with student-facing departments for appropriate student wellness support.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to express empathy while maintaining professional ethical standards.
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Provide crisis assessments, intervention, and referral services for students experiencing urgent mental health concerns. Will assist with occasional crisis situations outside of normal work hours.
• Maintain active Arkansas license; Active in professional organizations (membership, presentations, publications).
• Aware of and maintains ethical standards of profession.
• Case Management: Maintain appropriate documentation, coordinate referrals, conduct follow-up with students, and connect students with campus and community resources.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant documentation and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide Student Wellness Coaching Services alongside Clinical Therapy for students. Coordinate and consult on student cases with the Director of Counseling and Wellness Services if necessary.
• Evenings and weekends may be required.
• Opportunity for paid LAC supervision fees.

Requirements

• Education And Experience
  • Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent.
  • Active, valid, license through the state of Arkansas as a Licensed Associate Counselor LAC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
  • Established, ARBOEC approved, Supervision Agreement if applicant is an LAC.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior work with health professions graduate students, Strong crisis-intervention skills, Knowledge of accreditation standards relevant to health professions education, Experience working with online, hybrid, or international student populations, Multi-state licensure.