Embedded Counselor - ECU Brody School of Medicine | East Carolina University - Military Veterans

Job Duties: The Embedded Wellness Counselor for the ECU Brody School of Medicine ( BSOM ) will offer services to medical and graduate students at the BSOM and will work as part of a multidisciplinary staff. This position will work closely with the Assistant Dean of the Office of Student Success and Wellness while reporting to the ECU Center for Counseling and Student Development ( CCSD ) Director. This embedded position is housed in the Brody School of Medicine ( BSOM ) and provides direct wellness support and mental health care services to BSOM medical students and graduate students. Additionally, the embedded wellness counselor works directly with BSOM faculty and staff providing consultation and emotional health and wellness education. The counselor will also be a part of the CCSD team which allows for consultative support, expanded specialized service offerings, and back-up service provision as needed. This position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements ( FWA ) under the ECU FWA Policy. Clinical Duties (60%) Provide ethical, evidence-based clinical mental health care to medical students and graduate students enrolled at ECU Brody School of Medicine. Make a thorough evaluation of students' mental status, behavioral functioning, social and cultural circumstances, family support dynamics and resources and construct treatment plans. Perform emergency and crisis intervention when necessary. Appropriately refer students for voluntary or involuntary hospitalization or other emergency treatment when applicable. Provide case management services to support the coordination of care and follow-up services for students including making/receiving referrals from CCSD . Connect students with appropriate medication management providers or other providers on campus or in the community as needed. This may involve appropriately communicating with providers regarding aspects of student care (e.g., student's condition, functioning, and vulnerability). Maintain timely records of services provided and use appropriate clinical record keeping protocols. Maintain active clinical licensure and remain current in areas of wellness and mental health counseling expertise. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in clinical role. Outreach duties (20%) Develop and present workshops for students on various mental health and wellness topics including, but not limited to, psychological and emotional well-being, stress management, relationship concerns, academic adjustment, family issues, performance and test anxiety, and other relevant topics. Participate in strategic wellness initiatives to support the objectives of the Office of Student Success and Wellness and Academic Affairs related to enhancing student wellness. This may include providing presentations or consultations to faculty, staff and units on student mental health and wellness concerns as well as participation on various committees. Other duties (20%) Collaborate with team members to collect data, evaluate personal counseling services, and make recommendations for program improvements. Provide services during extended hours at least once each week. Attend BSOM departmental and division meetings or events as assigned. Attend weekly staff meetings at the Center for Counseling and Student Development (in person) and case conference meetings (virtual) twice/month. Special Instructions To Application: East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Minimum Education/Experience: Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental health field. Licensed for clinical practice as a mental health clinician in the state of North Carolina Demonstrated ability to counsel a diverse student population and demonstrated competency in adapting to a variety of student backgrounds and cultures to provide effective counseling and treatment. Experience with time-oriented, brief models of therapy. Demonstrated crisis management skills, including experience with risk assessment and safety planning including thoughts of harming oneself or others Knowledge and experience with prevention models of care that promote mental health and wellness. Full time or Part time: Full Time Position Location (city): Greenville Position Number: 500530 Organizational Unit Overview: The Brody School of Medicine Office of Student Success and Wellness' role is to provide academic, personal, and professional development services for Brody medical students and graduate students with emphasis on maximizing the overall educational experience, achievement of expected learning outcomes, and supporting student success and wellness. The Center for Counseling and Student Development ( CCSD ) is a department in the Health and Well-being Unit in the Division of Student Affairs. The purpose of the CCSD is to assist students in addressing developmental and personal issues that may impede academic performance. The Center offers confidential counseling services to enrolled students at no cost beyond what the student pays in tuition and fees.