Mental Health Counselor

Position Type:

Non Classified

Job Title:

Mental Health Counselor

Classification Title:

Counselor

Campus Location:

ASU Beebe

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Counselor, working under the general supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Student Services, is responsible for delivering comprehensive counseling services to the university community by providing short-term, solution-focused counseling services. The ideal candidate will promote mental wellness through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, outreach programs, and collaboration with campus departments.

General work schedule: Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with appointments available to all ASUB campuses. Some evening and weekend responsibilities are required, particularly for crisis intervention and special programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individual and group counseling, psychological assessment, and crisis intervention services to currently enrolled students experiencing personal, emotional, and academic concerns.
• Conduct crisis assessments and interventions, including suicide prevention and referral.
• Design and implement developmental and outreach programs that promote mental health and well-being.
• Offer consultation services to student groups, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Participate in service evaluation and applied research activities related to counseling outcomes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards in accordance with state and federal laws and professional codes of conduct.
• Develop and lead workshops, presentations, and campus-wide initiatives that promote mental health awareness and wellness.
• Coordinate with community mental health providers for long-term care and specialized services when appropriate.
• Assist students in identifying resources and making informed decisions related to career development.
• Refer clients to appropriate on-campus and off-campus resources as needed.
• Contribute to the student success and the broader academic mission through additional roles such as committee participation, serving as a liaison to academic or administrative units, and engaging in university-wide program development.

Required Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
2. One to two years of experience providing mental health services, preferably in a higher education setting.
3. Current and valid licensure in Arkansas as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or related credential.
4. Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting college students, including stress, anxiety, depression, identity development, and trauma.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$60,000

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Background Check Statement:

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements:

Both

ASU Beebe EEO Statement :

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number:

NC2892014

Open Date:

06/24/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veterans Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veterans Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

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