Counseling Specialist

Salary: $55,326.00 - $73,768.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301044
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Counseling Center
Opening Date: 11/20/2025
Closing Date: 12/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

The Position

This position provides counseling services to OCC and Kean Ocean students, and Displaced Homemaker Program clients. The incumbent will participate in the overall operation and strategic mission of the department providing development, implementation, coordination, evaluation and assessment of functions, programs, services and strategic plans.

Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do

1. Conducts professional counseling sessions in individual and group settings to OCC and Kean Ocean students, as well as others participating in specific campus programs.
2. Manages interventions for emotional and psychological distress situations, and conducts follow-up counseling and/or case management services.
3. Completes accurate documentation for services provided and maintains confidential student files.
4. Provides consultative services to faculty and staff regarding student behavior and situations.
5. Serves on or provides support/intervention to the CARE Team.
6. Works collaboratively with other college departments and external community agencies to ensure comprehensive services, programs and seminars for the college community.
7. Develops, coordinates and/or conducts seminars/workshops on topics related to academic success, personal and professional development, psycho-education, and life skills.
8. Collaborates with staff on grant funded projects and services.
9. Related projects and duties as assigned.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. Master's Degree in Counseling, or appropriate academic disciples (psychology, social work, or human services) which prepares specifically for counseling positions.
2. Two or more years' experience in counseling, providing direct counseling services to students and/or clients and demonstrated experience presenting to groups.
3. Demonstrated skills to respond to students or clients in high emotional distress or psychological crisis; knowledge of appropriate processes.
4. 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.
5. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
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.
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What discipline is your Master's degree in? (If you do not have a Master's degree, write N/A)
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Which current NJ license do you have? LAC, LSW, LCSW, LPC, or none of the above.
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Please evaluate your Spanish language ability.

• Can speak and write fluent Spanish
• Can speak fluent Spanish
• Moderate Spanish speaking ability
• Minimal Spanish speaking ability
• No Spanish speaking ability

Required Question

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