NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Counseling Specialist
Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $74K/yr
2+ years expOcean County College is seeking a Counseling Specialist to provide counseling services to students and program clients. The role involves conducting professional counseling sessions, managing interventions for emotional distress, and collaborating with faculty and community agencies to ensure comprehensive support services.
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Responsibilities
Conducts professional counseling sessions in individual and group settings to OCC and Kean Ocean students, as well as others participating in specific campus programs
Manages interventions for emotional and psychological distress situations, and conducts follow-up counseling and/or case management services
Completes accurate documentation for services provided and maintains confidential student files
Provides consultative services to faculty and staff regarding student behavior and situations
Serves on or provides support/intervention to the CARE Team
Works collaboratively with other college departments and external community agencies to ensure comprehensive services, programs and seminars for the college community
Develops, coordinates and/or conducts seminars/workshops on topics related to academic success, personal and professional development, psycho-education, and life skills
Collaborates with staff on grant funded projects and services
Related projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Master's Degree in Counseling, or appropriate academic disciplines (psychology, social work, or human services) which prepares specifically for counseling positions
Possession of LAC, LSW or other related licensure as a professional counselor or social worker in New Jersey; with the understanding that an LPC or LCSW is to be secured within 3 years from the date of hire. **NOTE: OCC cannot provide supervision. If hired, candidates who need supervision due to license requirements must provide their own supervision.**
Two or more years' experience in counseling, providing direct counseling services to students and/or clients and demonstrated experience presenting to groups
Demonstrated skills to respond to students or clients in high emotional distress or psychological crisis; knowledge of appropriate processes
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and database or other technology related to this position; ability to create detailed documents and reports
Preferred
Counseling in a college or community college environment
Possession of New Jersey LPC or LCSW license
Experience working with addiction and recovery issues
Benefits
Personal Time Off: OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits: Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP).
Health Benefits: Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011.
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver: OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program: OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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