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Posted: 01-Mar-25
Location: Orlando, Florida
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Internal Number: 25008432
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: FT / Day (Mon thru Thurs. 8a.m. to 4:30p.m. & Fri 8a.m. to 3p.m.)
Location: 660 WINYAH DR, Orlando, 32803
Our mission is to provide an environment where students can develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically while pursuing professional expertise integrated with Christian values
Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth University Orlando
AdventHealth University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. The University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry. At AdventHealth University (AHU), our primary customers are students, faculty, and staff. Our partners are physicians, allied health clinicians and other employees of AdventHealth.
The Mental Health Counselor & Disabilities Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering the psychological well-being and academic success of students within the AdventHealth University (AHU) community. Reporting directly to the Director of Counseling, this individual is dedicated to delivering high-quality, inclusive counseling services and coordinating comprehensive support for students with disabilities. Through a blend of empathetic counseling, strategic program development, and coordination of disability accommodations, the Coordinator ensures that all students have equitable access to educational opportunities and mental health support.
Demonstrates behaviors at AdventHealth University in harmony with AHU’s “Four Words” of Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship as well as AdventHealth’s Performance Standards of “Keep Me Safe, Love Me, Make it Easy, and Own It.”
- Delivers a range of counseling services, including individual, couples, and group sessions, adopting a brief and focused approach tailored to meet the diverse needs of the student population
- Facilitates referrals for students requiring extended support for personal, social, or academic challenges, ensuring seamless connection to necessary resources that promote academic success
- Engages in proactive collaboration with faculty and staff to address concerns related to student behavioral and emotional well-being, fostering a supportive campus environment
- Oversees the development, organization, and provision of reasonable accommodations, including academic adjustments and auxiliary aids, for students with a variety of disabilities, ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities
- Collaborates closely with the University Testing Center Coordinator to facilitate timely and appropriate exam accommodations for students with documented disabilities, ensuring equal access to assessment opportunities in alignment with academic standards and regulatory compliance
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for disability services, ensuring a fair and inclusive approach to support
- Prepares and disseminates letters of accommodation, organizes appropriate accommodations, and conducts follow-up meetings to ensure the effectiveness of support provided
- Liaises with faculty, staff, and external agencies to coordinate services and auxiliary aids, enhancing the overall support framework for students
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health counseling, school psychology, clinical psychology, OR related field and three (3) years of experience in higher education OR equivalent counseling experience
- Experience working in post-secondary education
- Demonstrated ability to accurately assess students' personal, academic, and social needs, and to devise tailored intervention strategies that effectively address these needs
- Advanced individual and group communication skills, capable of facilitating impactful group presentations and fostering constructive dialogues
- Proficiency in the use of student information systems and general electronic software systems, ensuring efficient retrieval and management of student data
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- License or license-eligible for counseling in the states of Florida and Colorado
- Master’s degree in mental health counseling, school psychology, clinical psychology, OR related field and five (5) years of experience in higher education OR equivalent counseling experience
