Clinical Counselor

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

• Assist in the daily operations of the ASU Counseling Center.
• Conduct initial mental health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Use clinical judgment to triage and assign students to the appropriate level of care within the Step Care Model.
• Provide culturally responsive mental health services.
• Offer short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention.
• Facilitate 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.
• Collaborate with other campus departments to promote mental health awareness, wellness, and prevention efforts.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • MA/MS 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.
  • Demonstrated cultural competence in diverse student populations.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $47,400 - $66,400 for a 0.83 FTE (pro-rated to $39,342 - $55,112 for a 10-month contract paid over 12 months).

Schedule

This is a 10-month contract position (August–May) working during the academic year.

Benefits

Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.

For detailed benefits information, visit the Human Resources Benefits Page.