Title: Counselor or Licensed Counselor

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Student Affairs

Classification: 3m - on campus mobile

Counselor

Pay Rate: $55,430 - $68,890/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Licensed Counselor

Pay Rate: $60,780 - $75,840/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to provide direct services to students to include individual and group counseling, walk-in availability, and crisis intervention. Personal, academic, and career counseling for enrolled Pellissippi State students is provided. This position provides coordinated counseling services, programs, consultations, outreach, and activities for Pellissippi State students, faculty, and staff. The counselor will also contribute to campus-wide initiatives as a content area expert for mental health related topics and offer consultation services to faculty and staff for students of concerns while protecting the confidentiality of clients.

Essential Functions:

35% Counsel students with personal or academic issues individually or in groups.

25% Assist students with career decision-making, vocational goal-setting, and career and life planning.

15% Plan, develop and implement workshops and seminars, and other outreach on campus as requested.

5% Provide support for academic advising and retention programs

5% Provide short-term crisis intervention and referrals.

5% Provide consultation and support for staff, faculty, and academic programs.

5% Maintain information exchange with community agencies.

5% Perform counseling-related administrative duties. Other duties as assigned to fulfill the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

Job Requirements:

Counselor: 

Formal Training: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work or a related area. License eligibility is required. Candidate must be able to attain licensure within 4 years of employment to stay employed.

Years of Experience: Two years of experience in higher education, working with adults, and/or working with students in a higher education setting.

Licensed Counselor:

Formal Training: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Mental Health, or Social Work; or a closely related field. Licensure to practice Psychology, Counseling, or Clinical Social Work. Licensure requires additional hours of practice, formal clinical supervision, passing exams, and continuing education.

Years of Experience: Two years post-master’s experience (required for licensure) to include two years of experience in higher education, working with adults, and/or working with students in a higher education setting.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.  

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Able to provide faculty and staff support (in-person and virtually)
• Able to interact and provide information with individuals and groups from different background and perspectives
• Takes initiatives to complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision
• Able to analyze, prioritize, and work on multiple projects simultaneously, either independently or as part of a team
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Able to engage in the College’s mission and values

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.   

Physical Demands: This position involves prolonged periods of sitting and requires the ability to receive and interprest visual and auditory information.

Hazards: Although rare, there is a potential risk of injury when a client experiences significant behavioral distress or agitation.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA 
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website Home | E-Verify.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner. 

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