Counseling Specialist
5 days ago
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301106
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Counseling Center
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
The Position
This position provides counseling services to OCC and Kean Ocean students, and Displaced Homemaker Program clients. . Bilingual language skills in Spanish are required to effectively serve our student population.
Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do
- Conducts professional counseling sessions in individual and group settings to OCC and Kean Ocean students, as well as others participating in specific campus programs.
- Manages interventions for emotional and psychological distress situations, and conducts follow-up counseling and/or case management services.
- Completes accurate documentation for services provided and maintains confidential student files.
- Provides consultative services to faculty and staff regarding student behavior and situations.
- Serves on or provides support/intervention to the CARE Team.
- Works collaboratively with other college departments and external community agencies to ensure comprehensive services, programs and seminars for the college community.
- Develops, coordinates and/or conducts seminars/workshops on topics related to academic success, personal and professional development, psycho-education, and life skills.
- Collaborates with staff on grant funded projects and services.
- Related projects and duties as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
2. Master's Degree in Counseling, or appropriate academic disciples (psychology, social work, or human services) which prepares specifically for counseling positions.
3. Possession of LAC, LSW or other related licensure as a professional counselor or social worker in New Jersey; with the understanding that an LPC or LCSW is to be secured within 3 years from the date of hire.
4. Two or more years' experience in counseling, providing direct counseling services to students and/or clients and demonstrated experience presenting to groups.
5. Demonstrated skills to respond to students or clients in high emotional distress or psychological crisis; knowledge of appropriate processes.
6. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and database or other technology related to this position; ability to create detailed documents and reports.
Even Better If You Have
1. Counseling in a college or community college environment.
2. Possession of New Jersey LPC or LCSW license.
3. Experience working with addiction and recovery issues.
Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:
Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Health Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.
01
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Please select the option that best describes your proficiency level in speaking, reading, and writing both languages.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Proficient in both English and Spanish (can hold a conversation, read, and write with some assistance).
- Basic proficiency in both English and Spanish (can understand and communicate in simple terms).
- I am not fluent in Spanish
02
Which of the following describes the type of Master's Degree (or higher) you currently possess:
- Master's or higher Degree in counseling
- Master's or higher Degree in a related subject: psychology, social work, or human services
- None of the above
03
Which current New Jersey license do you possess?
- Current LAC, LSW or other related licensure as a professional counselor or social worker
- Current LPC or LCSW license
- None of the above
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