Counselor

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Primarily Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm. Participate in the after-hours on-call counseling center rotation. Some after-hours programming and activities as needed. Occasional travel to regional and out of are meetings (as needed for training and/or collaboration with other mental health professionals.

Primary responsibilities include providing triage, crisis intervention, and case management services to students. Participation in the on-call counseling center rotation. Additional responsibilities include serving on university committees, consulting with parents/faculty/staff and collaborating with staff, faculty, and community members/agencies. Provide individual and group therapy sessions with students.

Master's degree from an accredited graduate program and a current North Carolina counseling license.

Licensed in the State of North Carolina. Experience in working with college student population in a healthcare and/or college setting. Certification as a suicide prevention specialist.

Demonstrate knowledge in mental health conditions/issues related to college student population, as well as theoretical and practical model of counseling and therapy.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.