• ·         Knowledge of privacy practices including HIPAA and FERPA.
• ·         Knowledge and adherence to professional ethics set by the American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, and other credentialing boards.
• ·         Knowledge of counseling techniques and professional protocols.
• ·         Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education.
• ·         Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• ·         Knowledge of community and college resources for mental health.          
• ·         Skill to work cooperatively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.
• ·         Skill to make timely decisions.
• ·         Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• ·         Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• ·         Skill in providing mental health counseling, assessment, and referral.
• ·         Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The work is typically performed in an office.

Minimum Qualifications

•       Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, clinical mental health, or related occupational field.

•       A current Georgia license as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or, Clinical Social Worker, Master Social Worker, Marriage and Family Counselor, or APC (Associate Professional Counselor) within one year and full licensure within 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)

•       One year counseling experience preferably post-secondary experience

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu