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Wellness Counselor (Coordinator of Health Services) - RISE Program Location: Lynn, MA Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Oct 9 2025 Job Description:
Wellness Counselor (Coordinator of Health Services) - RISE Program MCCC Unit Professional position, Grade 6 Campus Location: Lynn Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $77,358.00 - $80,000.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining agreement. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The SUCCESS Fund (Supporting Urgent Community College Equity through Student Services) was created specifically for Massachusetts community colleges to invest in wraparound supports and services using models proven to strengthen outcomes for students facing systemic barriers. RISE (Realizing & Inspiring Student Excellence) is an iteration of the statewide SUCCESS Fund at North Shore Community College.
The RISE Wellness Counselor will provide programmatic and individualized support for students participating in NSCC's SUCCESS/RISE program and the general student population. This includes, but is not limited to, support services that address the life experiences of first-generation, low-income, Black, Queer, and Latine student populations. The Wellness Counselor will provide consultation, psychoeducational opportunities to promote student wellness, crisis intervention, and debriefing services to encourage, foster and support the well-being of NSCC students, as well as specific opportunities for RISE students. The individual will work collaboratively with faculty, staff and other well-being services in a holistic manner while committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of their work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Uses an equity-minded and culturally responsive lens to provide psychoeducational training to enhance the personal, professional, and educational development of students.
- Provides wellness support to students utilizing a solution-focused and trauma-informed paradigm with specific focus on supporting RISE students.
- Assesses individual student needs utilizing a range of mental health or wellness screenings for a diverse range of behavioral health concerns.
- Responds to reports of student wellness concerns, working to assist students in finding resources that will help them persist and complete coursework.
- Assists with behavioral health awareness and/or substance use prevention efforts for the campus community.
- Records all student interactions and provides wellness and safety planning as necessary.
- Prepares summaries and reports of aggregate data to enhance the services rendered by the department.
- Coordinates and consults with community partners and social service providers, when necessary, to support student wellness.
- Assists with professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and students as it pertains to wellness and behavioral health.
- Assists with the de-escalation of a student in crisis, on campus, and works collaboratively to seek a resolution.
- Maintains and promotes the highest ethical and professional standards and works collaboratively with departments across campus to address coordinated student support while adhering to federal, local, and state guidelines.
- Help coordinate and refer students who are food and home insecure to community resources.
- Serves on the Student Outreach and Support Team SOS and/or related teams to support the wellness of our students.
- Serve as a member of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training team on campus.
- Develops and delivers psychoeducational wellness programming for RISE and general population students
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Executive Director of Wellness & Accessibility Services
Job Requirements:
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field
- Independent license (or license-eligible to be obtained within 6 months of hire) in the state of Massachusetts for Social Work or Mental Health Clinician.
- Experience working with underserved populations in addressing mental health and wellness matters.
- Demonstrated knowledge of case management systems and experience with referrals, documentation, and active follow-up.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including both oral and written communications.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of the student population.
- Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Five to ten (5-10) years- experience in psychological counseling or case management preferred.
Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu
Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here .
In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu
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