Job description

About New Mexico Military Institute: NMMI is a state-supported, co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college, complete with Junior and Senior ROTC programs. With a Corps of Cadets numbering up to 1000 young men and women, NMMI provides an accredited college preparatory curriculum for high school cadets.

Position: The Mental Health Support Counselor (MHSC) provides support to cadets identified as needing/seeking emotional, social or behavioral support through evaluation, and providing therapeutic interventions to improve overall wellness and quality of life. The HMSC serves as a direct report to the Clinical Supervisor in coordination with the Commandant of Cadets and is responsible for the day-to-day therapeutic service provided by the Cadet Counseling Center. The MHSC works with a team to identify and build resiliency factors for at-risk cadets. Contributing to staff trainings and Corps-wide Self-Awareness initiatives is essential. The MHSC receives clinical supervision and guidance weekly and as needed.

Responsibilities of Mental Health Support Counselor:

· Demonstrates appropriate therapeutic skills in working with individual cadets (and groups) between the ages of 14-22 in direct therapeutic services.

· Demonstrates a broad base of knowledge to effectively perform a wide range of professional responsibilities.

· Provides direct or indirect service to cadets in collaboration with the Institute’s Clinical Supervisor.

· Collaborates with Cadet Counseling Center staff to provide ethical and professional cadet-centered care to promote dignity and respect.

· Contributes to the creation of content, delivery, assessment, and data analysis of Corps-wide Cadet Leadership and Character Development Program.

· Serve as a member of the Student Assistance Team and participates in weekly meetings in support of at-risk cadets.

Essential Skills of Mental Health Support Counselor:

· Technical knowledge in psychology, human development and sociology to assess their cadets’ emotional health status and develop treatment plans according to best practices.

· Interpersonal skills--must be able to speak clearly and concisely about cadets' emotions, life events and resources.

· Respond, administer, refer from Crisis Intervention Assessment

· Critical thinking

· Facilitating Self-Awareness Trainings as prevention initiative.

Qualifications for Mental Health Support Counselor:

· A bachelor’s degree in a Human Services Related Field (required).

· Willing to pursue education and training to obtain a master’s degree and a Mental Health Clinical Board of Examiner’s License (required).

· Experience teaching, instructing, or counseling youth/adults ages 14 - 22 years of age (preferred).

· Cultural Awareness in practice and communication.

· Military/military school experience preferred.

Why Should You Apply for Mental Health Support Counselor?

· Excellent comprehensive benefits through the State of New Mexico: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, paid holidays, and much more

· NMMI offers a rich history and tradition of educating tomorrow’s leaders since 1891

· Development opportunities

How to Apply for Mental Health Support Counselor: Applications can be picked up at, the NMMI HR Office located in Lusk Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201. Applications are also located at: https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ Application, resume, transcripts, and letter of interest are required for submission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roswell, NM 88201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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