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SUMMARY
Provides direct counseling services to students through short-term individual and group solution focused
counseling and special programs. Supervises counseling and health information staff and directs the
Department of Counseling Services and Health Information. Counseling and health information services
are provided to Centenary students without cost and are not billed to insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

•  Oversees the functional areas of counseling, health information, and student wellness support, ensuring alignment with campus health and wellness goals.
• Provides individual counseling to students to address psychological, personal, social, academic,and related needs, and refers students to community services when appropriate.
• Supervises the Health and Counseling Services Coordinator, providing guidance and support for the management of immunization records, insurance assistance, and educational outreach.
• Recruits, selects, and supervises undergraduate student office assistants and one or more masterslevel interns.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and external agencies on matters concerning student psychological health, assessments, and support needs.
• Develops tailored strategies to assist students experiencing personal challenges or psychological issues. Trains students and staff in peer counseling and referral skills.
• Coordinates referrals for psychological and vocational assessments with community providers, interprets test results, and makes recommendations as needed. Builds and sustains cooperative relationships with community mental health agencies and organizations.
• Prepares reports and does ongoing assessment and analysis of counseling and health information activities, including progress, recommendations, and insights.
• Consults with the Disability Services Coordinator on reasonable accommodations, including Emotional Support Animals and other FHA and ADA-related needs.
• Manages the departmental budget, ensuring resources align with counseling objectives.
• Maintains counseling and administrative records.
•  Assesses student psychological health in emergency situations and recommends support options.
• Performs other relevant duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the Health and Counseling Services Coordinator, masters-level graduate intern(s), and undergraduate student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

MINIMUM

• Graduate degree in a related field of study.
• Must have and maintain licensure in Louisiana (LPC, LCSW or commensurate credential)
• Must be a people-oriented individual, possess good communication skills, and have the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
•  A commitment to the engagement and holistic development of students
• Ability to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area and willingness to work some nights and weekends

PREFERRED

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field and 3 years of professional experience.
• Well organized.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts college

Position is based out of Oil City, LA and is responsible for safely transporting and handling casing equipment to and from drilling rigs and other locations. 

Position is full-time (24/7 On Call) with scheduled days off provided.

Competitive salary is based on miles driven on top of a weekly guarantee.

Benefits include:  Paid Time Off, Health / Dental / Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Group Life Insurance, and a company matching 401K program.

Position requirements include:  Minimum of three years driving experience with a Class A CDL and air brake endorsement.  Ability to pass a Background / MVR check.  Ability to drive a standard transmission truck.

SUMMARY
The Chaplain and Director of the Christian Leadership Center serves as a missionally central member of the college staff
and Student Affairs division, and will oversee religious life, minister to campus constituents, and manage the area of
Christian Leadership, contributing to the overall strategic direction and leadership of the department and division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads and manages the Christian Leadership Center (CLC), the Pathways endorsement program, and related activities.

Serves as one of the primary liaisons between the College and the United Methodist Church and the GBHEM, including
representing the College through church-related forums and by attending events including, but not limited to, campus visit
days, summer orientation programs, and the Louisiana Annual Conference. Maintains robust outreach to local churches.

Serves as the Instructor for REL 200 (CLC Colloquium), TREK 151 (CLC Service-Learning), and TREK 250 (CLC
Career Exploration), providing academic support, professional development mentoring, guidance and instruction to
Centenary College students in an intellectually rigorous but developmentally supportive environment. May teach other
courses dependent on qualifications, interests, and time available.

Collaborates with Student Affairs colleagues and other staff members on areas of common programming and income
assistance resources for students including a food bank partnership.

Provides ongoing opportunities for on-campus worship and interfaith activities. Offers invocations and serves as needed at
campus events including but not limited to monthly faculty meetings, convocations, and commencement.

Plans the annual Christmas Candlelight program and Easter Sunrise Service in collaboration with the Centenary College
Choir director, Camarata director, and the President’s Office.

Maintains and implements campus policies regarding outside religious organizations and provides support to outside
campus ministry representatives for organizations such as Catholic Campus Ministries, Canterbury House, Baptist
Collegiate Ministry, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Collaborates with Student Involvement to approve, advise,
strengthen and manage student organizations that support spiritual and religious life, communiity and expression.

Oversees Christian Leadership student internships and Temenos small groups and maintains relationships with internship
site mentors and small group volunteer leaders.

In cooperation with the Admissions Office, plans and implements a recruitment plan for prospective students, provides
coordination in Christian Leadership Center recruitment in churches and faith-based organizations, and conducts
interviews with prospective CLC students and exit interviews with CLC departing students.

Participates in campus committees and serves on the President’s Extended Cabinet. Collaborates with other staff to seek
and manage grants. Completes other related projects, duties, and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Provides one-on-one pastoral care, counseling and referrals upon request; and serves as a confidential Title IX resource.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Student workers

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum

• Master of Divinity or related Master’s degree.
•  Licensed Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church.
• People-oriented personality, good communication skills, and able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.

Preferred

• Commissioned or ordained as a Deacon or an Elder in The United Methodist Church or pursuing such credentials.
• Prior participation in the Christian Leadership Center or another similar program as a student or professional.
•  Experience with a selective, residential, Liberal Arts college.

Centenary College of Louisiana is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college affiliated with the United
Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi river and is
a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.
Centenary recognizes that diversity is essential to its goal of providing an educational environment where students
explore the unfamiliar, invent new approaches to understanding, and connect their work and lives to the world at
large. We thus welcome applicants who would add to the College's diversity of ideas, beliefs, experiences, and
cultural backgrounds. EOE.