07/14/2014
Referral Coordinator
Appalachian State University
Counseling and Psychological Services Center
Appalachian State University is a member of the University of North Carolina System with an enrollment of approximately 17,000 students. Appalachian is located in Boone and part of the “High Country” including Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, near the Virginia and Tennessee borders in northwestern North Carolina. The area is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near federal parks, forests, and wilderness areas. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, several ski resorts, and local rivers and lakes draw tourists and provide abundant outdoor recreational activities for all seasons including canoeing, white water rafting, rock climbing, skiing, trout fishing, etc. Boone, North Carolina boasts good schools, a low crime rate and is listed in the book The 100 Best Small Towns in America: A Nationwide Guide to the Best in Small-Town Living.
Position Description
Full-time, twelve-month Referral Coordinator position in the Appalachian State University Counseling and Psychological Services Center. The Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) and has a psychology doctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Duties of the position include providing support, monitoring treatment compliance, and following-up with clients referred to the community for treatment who are high risk, complex, in need of a higher level of care, or who need additional assistance finding a provider; assisting students in finding additional needed resources in the community and arranging appointments with such resources; developing and maintaining an up to date inventory of referral agencies and individual providers in the local area; rotating after hours emergency/crisis on call responsibilities; and, if referral coordination demands allow, providing limited clinical service in short-term individual, group, couples, or family psychotherapy. The position reports to the Director of the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, which is part of the Division of Student Development.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
Master’s degree from an accredited program in Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain licensure in North Carolina within one year of start date and maintain licensure for the continuation of the appointment. The successful candidate should (1) be knowledgeable about and skilled in working with a variety of mental and physical health providers and community agencies (2) be knowledgeable about macro-systems issues and have a minimum of one year experience in mental health management or case management (3) be committed to a proactive student development perspective involving an active relationship with the campus community, (4) be team-oriented, “user-friendly” to students, colleagues, and university staff, (5) be prepared to handle a busy caseload, (6) have the ability to handle spontaneous work demands while undertaking projects that require advance planning, (7) have the ability to work at a fast pace, (8) possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to collaborate, (9) be multiculturally competent, possessing the ability and skills to work with diverse populations (ethnic, LGBTQ, gender, etc.), (10) have proficiency in oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and leading group discussions, (11) have broad “generalist” clinical skills in assessing and intervening with a wide range of disorders, concerns, and degrees of pathology in treatment utilizing a time limited model of care, (12) demonstrate a commitment to a developmental philosophy toward both clients and trainees, and (13) be available and willing to attend occasional evening or weekend activities.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in a university counseling center with a student development perspective
2. Active participation in relevant professional organizations
3. Credentials to provide supervision to graduate students in social work
Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. State of North Carolina benefits apply.
Appalachian State University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. 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, s*x, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or s*xual orientation.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Dr. Chris Hogan, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] or (828)-262-3180.
Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should be accepted electronically, as MSWord or PDF attachments, and sent to [email protected] Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to:
Chris Hogan, Ph.D.
Search Committee Chair
Appalachian State University
Counseling and Psychological Services Center
Box 32044
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3180
e-mail: [email protected]
www.counseling.appstate.edu
The anticipated start date for the position is August 25, 2014 but is negotiable.
The Counseling Center offers after-hours on-campus emergency coverage (when school is in session) for trauma and life-threatening situations such as su***de and s*xual assault. To activate the system, call the Campus Police Department at (828) 262-2150.
