Behavioral Health Counselor

Tohono O'odham Community College is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Student Services Division. This is a full-time, exempt position. In this role, you will provide culturally responsive mental health counseling, clinical case management, and crisis intervention to our students.

What You'll Do

• Provide culturally responsive behavioral and mental health counseling to students.
• Conduct assessments to determine student needs and create individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group counseling, and educational programs on mental health topics.
• Collaborate with campus departments and external agencies to support students and create an inclusive environment.
• Assist with disability services in collaboration with the Disability Resource Coordinator.
• Serve as the Title IX Administrator, which includes coordinating compliance efforts, investigations, and training for students, staff, and faculty.
• Facilitate wraparound sessions with students and instructors to ensure student success.
• Prepare reports for administration by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data.

What We're Looking For

• A Master’s degree in Counseling.
• One year of experience in counseling and one year of experience in the field of education.
• A valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and present a valid fingerprint clearance card.
• Strong communication, empathy, and listening skills.
• The ability to handle crisis management situations and solve problems.
• Cultural competence and knowledge of counseling theories and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMSW or Licensed Psychologist 
• The ability to speak and understand O'odham and/or Spanish.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

   

Work Schedule & Physical Environment

This is an exempt position with a typical work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside of these hours may be required to meet the needs of the students.

The physical demands are generally sedentary, involving sitting most of the time. The role is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, like a typical office or administrative job. The position requires close visual acuity for tasks such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, and preparing and analyzing data. The ability to express and exchange ideas through spoken word and to perceive sounds is also required.

How to Apply

We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications. You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu. If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:

• Your completed TOCC application
• Your resume
• A cover letter
• A list of three professional contacts that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number

If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.

Please mail your completed application to:

TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634