University Counselor/Counselor-in-Residence

Position Overview

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. ... With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

Position Summary

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The Counseling Center at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is seeking a University Counselor in Residence. This is a 10-month position provided with a residence on campus: on-campus living with students is required. The University Counselor in Residence reports to the Director of Counseling.

Responsibilities of the University Counselor in Residence include:

• Providing therapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups
• Developing and delivering psychoeducational programming and presentations on topics such as academic problems, alcohol and substance abuse, stress and anxiety, identity issues, eating disorders, and depression
• Providing crisis intervention counseling and responding to emergencies
• Planning and executing outreach activities on topics such as substance abuse, test anxiety, stress management, and severe mental illness
• Providing professional support services to faculty and staff regarding student concerns
• Planning and implementing new counseling programs and services
• Assisting in planning and executing university wide programs, orientation, freshman assembly, freshman seminar, and classroom guidance information sessions for new and returning students
• Assisting in the administration of the University Counseling Center