Mental Health Counselor

About the Role

The Counseling Services office seeks a temporary full-time in-person Mental Health Counselor to provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management, consultation, and outreach programming support on our Worcester campus. This role works directly with graduate and professional level students enrolled in year-round accelerated healthcare programs, providing clinical treatment and services that support their social and emotional needs and academic success.

The position is in-person, full-time (35 hours per week) through December 15, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Clinical (75%):
  • Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services via in-person and telehealth sessions
  • Conduct crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning using ethical and legal standards and best practices
  • Assist with mental health-related leave of absence and post-hospitalization processes for students in coordination with the Dean of Students office
  • Provide consultation to faculty and staff on student concerns consistent with ethical and legal standards
  • Maintain clinical notes, documentation, administrative forms, and electronic records in accordance with department policy, ethical standards, and state and federal laws
  • Engage in clinical supervision and consultation, adhering to ethical standards and best practices
  • Understand the educational, developmental, cultural, and social needs of domestic and international students
  • Collaborate with Counseling Services staff on centralization efforts to ensure equitable and consistent services, policies, and procedures across campuses
  • Implement Quality Improvement initiatives and participate in centralized staff trainings and retreats
• Outreach and Programming (20%):
  • Develop and deliver mental health outreach programming and education, including campus-wide initiatives, classroom presentations, and orientation programming
  • Contribute to departmental resource development, such as website resources and informational materials
• Student Affairs Duties (5%):
  • Participate in University-wide committees and events (e.g., Orientation, Open Houses, Commencement)
  • Maintain knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, and HIPAA regulations and response protocols
  • Assist with clinical support to campus partners related to student mental health needs
  • Travel periodically to other campuses as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Current licensure or license-eligible as LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent in Massachusetts
• Two or more years of experience in individual counseling and crisis management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, tolerate workflow interruptions, and adapt to sudden shifts in clinical demands
• Proficiency with electronic health records and MS Outlook
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with the college community

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual licensure or license-eligible for New Hampshire
• Experience providing services on a college campus
• Prior experience delivering telehealth services
• Experience working with and understanding the needs of an international student community

Physical Requirements

• Typical office or administrative working conditions; no exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Work is primarily sedentary with no special physical demands
• Ability to work in-person on campus and travel to other campuses or events as requested

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Substantial contribution toward medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Generous time off
• Retirement and pension plans
• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance