Counselor Jobs in Villa Rica, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job Summary
Provide counseling services for university students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities
Typical Allocation of Duties :
Individual and group counseling - 35%
Provide individual and group counseling services to students, faculty, and staff.
Documentation - 25%
Complete accurate documentation and maintain case files.
Crisis intervention - 15%
Provide crisis intervention services as needed both during and after hours.
Outreach and training - 10%
Provide outreach programs for classes, residence halls, campus organizations and special interest groups. Provide in-service programming and training for staff and faculty.
Consultation and referral - 10%
Provides consultation and referral services for both on and off-campus resources.
Provide support for other campus functions - 5%
Provides support services for other campus functions, including testing, admissions, and orientation.
Supervisor Expectations:

• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records, in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, ethical guidelines, and university policies.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality at all times.

• Promote student resilience, personal growth, and academic success by connecting students with appropriate campus and community resources when additional support is needed.

• Participate actively in case consultation, staff meetings, supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and departmental initiatives.

• Assist with outreach programming, workshops, prevention initiatives, and campus events that increase awareness of mental health services and promote student wellness.

• Represent Counseling & Health Services professionally in all interactions and serve as a positive ambassador for the department as well as the Division of Enrollment & Student Affairs across campus & the Community.

• Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, accountability, integrity, flexibility, and respectful communication with students, colleagues, and campus partners.

• Complete administrative responsibilities, reports, and assigned projects accurately and within established deadlines.

• Participate in ongoing professional development, maintain required licensure and certifications, and remain current on emerging best practices and evidence-based interventions.

• Contribute ideas that improve clinical services, operational efficiency, student engagement, and departmental effectiveness while embracing a culture of continuous improvement.

• Support colleagues during periods of high demand and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and solution-focused team environment.

Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Master's degree in specified field or related, and one (1) year of related work experience. Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Georgia as Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Social Worker or Psychologist required.
Proposed Salary
$46,967
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask c andidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
  • USG Ethics Policy
  • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Motor Vehicle Policy
  • Workers Compensation (new hires)
  • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu .
Special Applicant Instructions
Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.
Clery Disclosure
The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf . You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing openrecords@valdosta.edu .