New Mexico Military Institute Employment Opportunity
Mental Health Support Counselor
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 Cadet Counselor (CC) 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 CC 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 CC 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 CC receives clinical supervision and guidance weekly and as needed.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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?
- 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: Send application, resume, transcripts, and letter of interest to the NMMI HR Office located in Lusk Hall, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM, 88201 or email to employment@nmmi.edu. Applications are located at:https://www.nmmi.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
