Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Mental Health Counselor provides culturally responsive mental health counseling and clinical case management to assist students with complex needs. The Mental Health Counselor provides short-term individual and group counseling as well as skill-based groups and workshops. The Mental Health Counselor delivers educational outreach programming for the campus community on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellbeing. This is a 12-month position, 37.5 hour/week position.

* Provides individual and group counseling to students presenting with a variety of personal, social, academic, and mental health concerns.
* Provides intake assessments and effective treatment planning.
* Provides services for students with urgent needs during urgent walk-in hours.
* Provides case management and appropriate referrals to off-campus providers as needed.
* Provides crisis assessment, intervention, and consultation as needed during working hours.
* Seeks immediate consultation with the Director of Mental Health Counseling in situations where there is concern for a student's safety or the safety of others.
* Provides professional consultation to faculty, staff, and college administrators as needed.
* Establishes and maintain collaborative relationships with local hospitals, substance abuse and mental health agencies, and mental health professionals.
* Maintains accurate, adequate, and timely documentation of treatment records including assessment, treatment plans, progress notes, correspondence with others, and termination records.
* Observes state and national statues and guidelines related to professional role, code of ethics, the administration and documentation of treatment records, and confidentiality including FERPA.
* Contributes to the creation and implementation of innovative mental health educational programs.
* Collaborates with other departments across campus to further develop an inclusive, healthy, and just campus environment for all students.
* Maintains professional licensure and credentials in good standing including the completion of required continuing education credits.
* Develops partnerships with agencies to help students access and utilize needed services (e.g., local mental health providers, agencies, and hospitals).
* Provides support and consultation for counseling staff requesting assistance with community referrals.
* Attends weekly Counseling Services Staff Meetings, weekly Counseling Services Disposition meetings, departmental and divisional professional development sessions and other meetings assigned by the Director.
* Actively participates in college programs including tabling events, orientation and student group programs.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work or related field
*Licensed in the state of Maryland to provide mental health counseling. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) preferred. Masters level license (LGPC, LMSW) with experience may be considered.
*Two or more years of experience providing case management, crisis intervention, counseling, and care coordination to young adults and/or college students.
*Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
*Demonstrated commitment to social justice and cultural humility.
*Experience providing culturally responsive treatment to a diverse client population.
*Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage multiple clinical responsibilities.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Successful completion of a background and credential background check
*Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point), electronic health record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word.
* Knowledge of the internet
* Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Physical Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
*Sitting for long periods of time.
*Some bending and stooping when working with files.
*Limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time.

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.