University Counselor

About the role

Join the dedicated team at New Mexico State University's Aggie Health & Wellness Center and make a lasting impact on the lives of college students. We are seeking a compassionate, licensed mental health professional who is passionate about promoting student well-being, resilience, and academic success. As a member of our integrated Student Health & Well-Being team, you'll provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and consultation while collaborating with medical providers, health educators, and other campus professionals to deliver comprehensive, student-centered care. In this rewarding role, you'll also have the opportunity to develop innovative outreach programs, mentor future clinicians, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and help shape initiatives that foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus community. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise, creativity, and commitment to student success are valued, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to helping Aggies thrive.

Responsibilities

• The University Counselor (Licensed Clinical Counselor) at New Mexico State University will provide mental health and counseling services that are remedial, preventive (primary & secondary), and developmental in nature through direct intervention with students using individual and group programming.
• This position initiates and implements a wide range of culturally responsive clinical services to enhance student well-being and retention.
• The University Counselor (Licensed Clinical Counselor) supports the campus community by providing consultation, outreach programming, and crisis interventions that address mental health issues and foster an inclusive and diverse campus climate.
• The University Counselor (Licensed Clinical Counselor) consults with trainees and clinical professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team within an integrated health center.
• The Licensed Clinical Counselor also engages in interdisciplinary collaboration to support a diverse student population by partnering with student support services, multicultural centers, and academic departments to develop joint initiatives addressing student mental health.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution. Licensure in New Mexico (e.g., LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or licensed Psychologist) or eligibility for licensure within six months of hire. Equivalent qualifications: LCSW or LISW. Preferred qualifications: special certification/licensure (as applicable). Working conditions and physical effort: work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment; physical effort is light, applying to no more than two hours per day; lifting requirements involve handling average‑weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking; the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring basic safety precautions.

Pay

Target salary: $65,000 per year.

Schedule

Standard work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.