Staff Counselor
AA/EEO Statement:
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
Executive Director of Access & Equity ( ADA /504 Coordinator, EEO /AA Officer, & Title IX Coordinator)
Office of Access & Equity
123 IG Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828-262-2144)
Background Check Statement:
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment:
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu
License/Certifications Required:
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate
licensure in North Carolina (e.g. Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor / LCMHCA , Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSWA ). The successful candidate will be expected to obtain licensure in North Carolina within one month of start date and maintain licensure for the continuation of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience in a university counseling center with a student affairs perspective.
2. Demonstrated interest, skill, and experience in one of the following areas:
+ Interest and experience in providing clinical services and outreach programming to student populations who may be less likely to seek counseling.
+ Interest and experience in using a variety of methods for engaging students to support their mental health, such as innovative outreach and development of self-help resources.
Candidates should also be committed to a proactive student development perspective involving an active relationship with the campus community; have demonstrated skills and interest in working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and identities; be team-oriented and collaborative with students, colleagues, and university staff; and have broad generalist clinical skills in assessing and intervening with a wide range of disorders, concerns, and degrees of pathology.
Type of Position: Full Time Position
Work Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Department: Counseling Center & Psychological Services - 315100
Location: Boone, NC