NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake, New York 12983

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Student Health and Wellness Counselor
Job Status: Full-time Temporary (NCCCAP)
Department: Student Affairs
Supervisor: Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

 

North Country Community College (NCCC) is a small community college serving Essex and Franklin
Counties since 1967. The main campus is located in Saranac Lake, with additional campuses in Malone
and Ticonderoga. While the College offers numerous majors, including several occupational programs,
the College focuses on a liberal arts education as a foundation for any degree program. Several courses
and programs are offered in multiple modalities from fully on-campus to fully online. Class size tends to
be relatively small, providing opportunities for individualized instruction and focused academic
advisement for each student.

General Job Description: The Student Health and Wellness Counselor is part of the Student Affairs area
whose work plays a crucial role in supporting the mental health and overall well-being of our students.
The Student Health and Wellness Counselor will provide mental health assessments, triage, short-term
counseling (when appropriate), referrals, develop and implement student wellness programming, and
connect students with essential resources to meet their basic needs. Additionally, the individual is
expected to be an active member of the Behavioral Intervention Team, and act as a campus resource for
mental health, addiction, and wellness-related issues. The position is a fiscal year appointment and will
be based in Saranac Lake with responsibilities at all three campuses.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support student well-being and success through developing and implementing wellness
programs aimed at promoting mental health and well-being.
2. Be a mental health resource for students and, where appropriate, provide mental health/crises
assessments, mental health counseling, triage services to determine the urgency and higher
level/type of care needed, and referrals to appropriate mental health services and community
resources, where needed.
3. Assist students in accessing resources for basic needs, such as housing, food, and financial
assistance.
4. Participate as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team to identify and support students in
distress, as well as the Emergency Response Team.
5. Act as a campus resource for students and colleagues on issues related to mental health,
wellness and addiction, providing support and referrals as needed.
6. Serve as a resource for the College's Title IX Coordinator, helping ensure compliance with Title IX
regulations and addressing issues related to sexual harassment and discrimination.
7. Support the College's ADA/504 Coordinator to ensure students are provided with the
appropriate accommodations they are entitled to.
8. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to support student success, including
Student Affairs colleagues, ADA/504 Coordinator, Academic and Career Advisors, Athletic
Director, and the Learning Assistance Center, among others.
9. Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and services provided and
provide monthly reports regarding utilization of services by students.
10. Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to core job functions
including counseling and related areas.
11. Serve on College committees and participate in College Governance.
12. Develop with supervisor and maintain a professional growth plan.
13. Conduct oneself in a professional manner promoting good relations with college employees,
students, parents, local community members, jurisdictional representatives, and visitors.
14. Maintain an awareness of, and function within, the current requirements of the NCCC Rights and
Responsibilities, Equity Action Plan and Drug Awareness Plan, and other related employment
requirements as outlined in the current NCCCAP Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
15. Be cognizant of and maintain appropriate behavior as outlined in all College policies.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.

 

Principal Performance Requirements:
1. Support student well-being and success through developing and implementing wellness
programs aimed at promoting mental health and well-being.
2. Be a mental health resource for students and, where appropriate, provide mental health/crises
assessments, mental health counseling, triage services to determine the urgency and higher
level/type of care needed, and referrals to appropriate mental health services and community
resources, where needed.
3. Assist students in accessing resources for basic needs, such as housing, food, and financial
assistance.
4. Support the College's ADA/504 Coordinator to ensure students are provided with the
appropriate accommodations they are entitled to.
5. Participate as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team to identify and support students in
distress, as well as the Emergency Response Team.
6. Act as a campus resource for students and colleagues on issues related to mental health,
wellness and addiction, providing support and referrals as needed.
7. Serve as a resource for the College's Title IX Coordinator, helping ensure compliance with Title IX
regulations and addressing issues related to sexual harassment and discrimination.

 

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education: Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related field from a regionally accredited
college or university. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure is
preferred.
2. Experience: Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, wellness,
and case management. A strong understanding of community resources and referral processes.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse student population and campus
community. Higher education experience is preferred.

 

Key Competencies
1. Experience with mental health counseling and support.
2. Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, oral and written.
3. Experience working with students in an educational setting, particularly higher education.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology to support the work of the position.

 

Salary Information:
Salary range is $50,000-$55,000/year and is based on experience and level of education.

 

College Non-Discrimination Statement:
North Country Community College does not discriminate. We embrace and encourage the
celebration of differences and affirm the rights of individuals guaranteed by state and federal laws and
the U.S. Constitution. We reject all manifestations of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, self-identified sex, gender identity or expression,
status of being transgender, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic
characteristics, carrier status, military or U.S.