Clinical Counselor - Adams State University : Job Details

Position Summary:

We seek an energetic, approachable and experienced counselor who is passionate about working with college-aged and non-traditional students.

The clinical counselor will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of ASU students within a Step Care Model serving both on-campus and online students who reside in the state of Colorado. Responsibilities will include providing a range of mental health services to address the diverse needs of our student population such as assisting in the daily operations of the Counseling Center, carrying a reasonable individual counseling caseload, developing and facilitating group therapy, and providing outreach and prevention programming.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

The Clinical Counselor, who reports to the Director of Counseling Services, will work on a 10-month contract providing services during the academic year (August-May). These services include the following:

* Assisting in the daily operations of the ASU Counseling Center

* Conducting initial mental health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care

* Using clinical judgment to triage and assign students to the appropriate level of care within the Step Care Model

* Provision of culturally responsive mental health services

* Providing short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention

* Offering group therapy sessions and support groups for specific concern populations

* Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

* Collaborate with external providers when necessary for long-term and specialized care

* Design and deliver educational programs and workshops on mental health topics

* Collaborating with other campus departments to promote mental health awareness, wellness, and prevention efforts

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* MA/MS required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

* Licensure-eligible and hold a temporary licensure permit (LPCC or equivalent)

* Minimum of one year of experience working directly with a college-aged student population

* Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community

Preferred Qualifications:

* Licensure in the State of Colorado LPC or LCSW

* Experience and expertise in planning and implementing prevention and awareness activities on a college campus

* Experience supervising clinicians-in-training and other staff

* Demonstrate cultural competence in diverse student populations

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $46,692 - $59,520 (10-month contract to be paid over 12 months). In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University's Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted.

Please submit:

* A letter of application that specifically describes your qualifications and professional experience relating to the position

* A current resume or CV

* An unofficial transcript

* List of three professional references with contact information

You may follow up regarding your application by emailing Aftin Gillespie, the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at [email protected]

Disclosures:

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university's mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/