Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Director of Student Well-Being (Craig Campus)
DEPARTMENT: Student Services – Campus Life
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Students & Campus Life
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA: Exempt X (12 month appointment); FULL-TIME; IN-PERSON
TRAVEL: Travel may be required
SALARY: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)
Excellent benefit package including retirement and health insurance is available.
SICK LEAVE: _10_hours/month ANNUAL LEAVE: 15 hours/month
COLLEGE-WIDE; CRAIG CAMPUS

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities.

The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology (Flight), Aviation Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also offer great opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services and Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs so students have excellent choices in their degree plans.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Director of Student Well-Being will oversee the development, provision and promotion of all Mental Health/Well-Being programs and services at CNCC, with a primary focus on the student. The Director will serve as the organizational leader for the Mental Health/Well-Being Office on the Craig Campus to ensure that CNCC’s mission, vision and treatment philosophy are consistently implemented in all treatment programs. They will also be expected to work closely with their counterpart on our Rangely Campus to ensure all student needs are being met. They will also manage business and clinical decisions on a daily basis, while displaying strong business acumen and empathy for students/patients.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Intake and interview student/patients to obtain information concerning social history, treatment, and other pertinent information.
• Manage the caseload of students/patients through ongoing assessment of individualized needs.
• Execute therapeutic and/or crisis interventions, skill building, and case management for individuals.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, specifically CARE team meetings.
• Refer students/patients to supportive services, supplemental treatment, and counseling as required.
• Assure that contracts are established and maintained for each student/patient (giving consent) in a courteous, professional manner to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary assessment process and develop a summary within three days of student referral.
• Coordinate discharge plans and continuation of care plans.
• Keeps informed of developments in theory and research.
• Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
• Serve as a primary leader in educating and training the CNCC community about health promotion and well-being, including serving as the primary contact for orienting new students to the offerings of the Student Mental Health and Well-Being services.
• Develop, lead, coordinate, facilitate and assess educational workshops and presentations for students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Coordinate college-wide programs campaigns and initiatives in partnership with colleagues and community partners such as well-being fairs, the National Collegiate Health Assessment.
• Develop and coordinate workshops or panel discussions on a variety of topics including mental health, self-care and developing coping, and resilience skills.
• Research, expand and implement educational programs and workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics to support diverse student groups.
• Assist in the development, implementation of periodic student wellness surveys that:
1) Provide baseline and follow-up wellness data.
2) Identify program needs and priorities.
3) Collect information on the effectiveness of programs and services.
4) Track trends in student wellness status and behavior.
• Maintain record keeping, documents, reports and routine correspondences in a timely manner.
• Engage in, and collaborate with, campus-wide committees devoted to student wellness.
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. This position will provide regular feedback to supervisor and recruiting team on prospects, calendar, and requests.
• Build relationships with parents, guidance counselors/advisors, and other external constituents.
• Promote and adhere to the Mission & Vision of the College and employee handbook.
• Maintain and develop relationships with faculty and staff of the College.
• Represent the College at internal and external functions as needed.
• Performs other services as deemed reasonable by the Associate Dean of Students & Campus Life.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below:

Education and Training:
 Master’s degree from a nationally accredited institution of higher education in a counseling-related field.

Licensure/Certification:
 Licensed in the State of Colorado (or eligible for licensure by endorsement) as one of the following:
 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
 Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
 Clinical Social Work Candidate (SWC)
 Licensed Clinical or Counseling Psychologist
 Valid Driver License

Prior Related Experience:
 1+ year experience in any combination of the following:
a. Clinical Psychology
b. School Psychology
c. Counseling Psychology
d. Cognitive/Behavioral Psychology
 Experience living and working in a rural community
Equipment & Technology:
 Strong working knowledge of computer software relative to the position (database driven software), as well was Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Other:
 Possess diplomacy, tact, and the ability to use good discretion with confidential student/patient information.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with students, parents, families and collaborate effectively with campus partners.
 Possess strong customer service skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
 Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience with promoting inclusivity required.
 Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
 Strong public speaking skills.
 Self-starter who is comfortable working with diverse populations. Must be outgoing and willing to interact with prospective students in a variety of settings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior Related Experience:
 2+ years of professional experience providing mental/behavioral health counseling.
 Experience with solution-focused and brief models of mental health counseling.
 Experience working with neuro-diverse populations (e.g. ADHD, autism spectrum, learning disabilities, etc.).
 Experience with outreach and programming
 Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse student populations with special emphasis on first-generation, low-income, rural populations, and students.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Behavioral Health, College, counseling, Counselor, Mental Health, student, and therapy. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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