Mental Health Counselor

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.Southeastern Louisiana University's Counseling Center invites applications for the position of Mental Health Counselor. The Mental Health Counselor reports directly to the Director for the University Counseling Center. This position is in alignment with the mission of the center to meet the campus needs through services. The Mental Health Counselor position provides the most direct services here at the UCC. The Mental Health Counselor also serves the UCC through participating in outreach programs as assigned, serving in crisis on-call coverage. Upon full licensure the Mental Health Counselor will serve as a site supervisor to assist in the training aspect of the UCC's Mission.This position will be responsible will provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy to the University, Counseling Center clients, Alternate 24-hour on-call duty, participate in campus outreach programs, provide supervision for practicum/internship students once fully licensed (LPC), Assist departments campus-wide with students regarding mental health situations, Complete other duties as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited university (CACREP) by hire dateLicensed professional (PLPC or LPC), or eligible for licensureMental health counseling/consultationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in providing mental health counseling/consultationCrisis assessment/intervention experience Experience in conducting outreach programsA high degree of personal and professional integrityA strong sense of ethics, and respect for privacy and confidentialityA strong sense of ethics, and respect for privacy and confidentiality.Provide leadership in meeting the counseling and psycho-educational needs of culturally diverse students.DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLSKnowledge of current issues in higher education.Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with Counseling Center staff, as well as Southeastern students, faculty, and staff.Organizational skillsProven oral and written communication skills Effective case conceptualization/management skillsREQUIRED DOCUMENTSCover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired) Names and contact information for 3 referencesPosting Close DateApril 16, 2026Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.How to Apply:Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.

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