Counselor and Coordinator of Masters Level Internships

Location: Raleigh, NC – Department of Counseling Services, Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA), NC State University.

About the Department

The Counseling Center assists NC State students experiencing personal, academic, or vocational problems by providing professional counseling services, crisis intervention, psychological/psychiatric assessment, and consultation. Services are primarily short‑term with referrals to community agencies as appropriate. The Center emphasizes a nurturing, supportive community, cultural humility, accountability, compassion, and evidence‑based quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Generalist Counseling (≈60% direct service):
  • Individual and group counseling of students (personal, academic, vocational assessment and counseling).
  • Psychological assessment, developmental and crisis counseling, couples counseling.
  • Evaluation of students for potential withdrawal from the university.
  • Participation in outreach programming and occasional after‑hours “on call” or evening office hours.
  • Providing evaluations and recommendations for students with academic and conduct problems.
• Indirect Clinical Work (≈20%):
  • Note writing, session preparation, and consultation with faculty, staff, parents, and others.
  • General administrative responsibilities related to counseling services.
• Coordination of the Master’s Level Internship Program (≈20%):
  • Develop, organize, and maintain a comprehensive clinical training program for Masters interns (Social Work, Counseling, Advanced Practicum Psychology).
  • Design and implement activities aligned with graduate training and licensure requirements.
  • Stay current with policies, legal, and ethical standards for clinical training.
  • Conduct evaluative reviews of curricula and make enhancements.
  • Coordinate the annual intern selection process and supervise administrative aspects of intern supervision.
  • Communicate trainee progress with the Training Director and collaborate on high‑quality clinical supervision.
  • Integrate the Master’s Level Internship into the broader training program (including post‑master’s and doctoral trainees).
  • Coordinate remediation, due‑process procedures, and reporting for interns.
  • Facilitate staff participation in training activities (group consults, seminars, case conferences).
  • Participate in needs assessment, strategic planning, and outcome assessment for the Center’s training program.
  • Provide clinical supervision to trainees and unlicensed staff, overseeing their client work.
  • Maintain metrics and assessment procedures to evaluate training program satisfaction and efficacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred in psychology, counseling, clinical social work, or a closely related field.
• Licensure: Fully licensed in the State of North Carolina in the appropriate discipline at the independent level, maintained according to NC law.
• Other Required Qualifications:
  • Administrative project experience, preferably in training and supervision of practicum students/interns within a university counseling setting.
  • Strong generalist clinical skills, multicultural affirmation, and competence with diverse populations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical issues in supervision and training.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a college counseling center.
  • Familiarity with CACREP and CSWE clinical program training and supervisory needs.
  • Interest and experience in outreach activities.
  • Experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., Titanium) for scheduling and data collection.
  • Experience utilizing a time‑limited model of care.
• Additional Requirements: Valid NC driver’s license; no commercial driver’s license required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement programs
• Disability plans
• Life insurance and accident plan
• Paid time off and other leave programs
• 12 holidays per year
• Tuition and academic assistance
• Childcare benefits
• Wellness & recreation membership and programs
• Additional perks to support work‑life balance and community building

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some nights and weekends as needed.