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Senior Academic Counselor-Student Affairs

Job Description

About Bunker Hill Community College:

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at several satellites and instructional sites throughout the Greater Boston area. The largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, BHCC serves some 18,000 students annually, focusing on holistic student services to ensure student retention and persistence. The College offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. Bunker Hill is also a Hispanic Service Institution, defined as an institution that has an enrollment of undergrad full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. Approximately 1000 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.

Living in Boston

Boston prides itself on being one of the most livable cities in America. Twenty-one diverse neighborhoods offer more than 600,000 residents the opportunity to taste, touch, and experience things from all over the world. Neighbors benefit from exceptional medical facilities, vibrant neighborhood business districts, and a solid network of parks, community centers, and libraries. For more information about Boston go to: http://www.cityofboston.gov/residents.


Job Description:

  I.  Provide comprehensive counseling and advising programs and services to students to enhance their personal, professional, and educational development.           

           A.   Provide psychological counseling and related services      

                  1. Serve as advocate for students and student issues.
                  2. Make referrals to outside practitioners/agencies for counseling or social service needs.
                  3. Counsel students on personal/psychological issues/concerns.
                  4. Consult/confer with mental health practitioners/providers regarding clients' needs.
                  5. Respond to psychological emergencies; provide crisis intervention. 
                  6. Review assessment instruments/reports to assess students psychological needs.

       II.  Maintain professional knowledge in job related areas including College, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and those of the professional area.

             A.  Ensure compliance with best practices in the field 

                  1. Remain updated on emerging trends and best practices in her job related areas, through professional associations,   
                      professional literature, participating in workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities. 

             B. Active member of CARE Team

                  1. Remain up to date on emerging trends and best practices in Behavioral Intervention Teams best practices.
                  2. Update information on students in the electronic systems when needed.
                  3. Continue assessment, interventions and referrals of students referred to CARE when needed.

              C.  Assist in the development of and present psycho-educational programs.  

                  1. Assess institutional/student needs, and design and deliver workshops and other programs for students to support their development/wellness.


Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field; with ten (10) years' experience that includes psychological counseling, psycho-therapy services, crisis intervention, social work, and personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Must hold a current licensure in counseling psychology, social work or alcohol and other drug counseling


Additional Information:

Salary Range: $70,120-$85,000. Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Full state Benefits.

This position is eligible for on-campus and partial telework options.

Grade: 6 Unit-Professional position

Review Date: Open Until Filled


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