Clinical Counselor

We seek an energetic, approachable and experienced counselor who is passionate about working with college-aged and non-traditional students.

The clinical counselor will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of ASU students within a Step Care Model serving both on-campus and online students who reside in the state of Colorado.

Responsibilities will include providing a range of mental health services to address the diverse needs of our student population such as assisting in the daily operations of the Counseling Center, carrying a reasonable individual counseling caseload, developing and facilitating group therapy, and providing outreach and prevention programming.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

The Clinical Counselor, who reports to the Director of Counseling Services, will work on a 10-month contract providing services during the academic year (August-May). These services include the following:

• Assisting in the daily operations of the ASU Counseling Center
• Conducting initial mental health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care
• Using clinical judgment to triage and assign students to the appropriate level of care within the Step Care Model
• Provision of culturally responsive mental health services
• Providing short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention
• Offering group therapy sessions and support groups for specific concern populations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with external providers when necessary for long-term and specialized care
• Design and deliver educational programs and workshops on mental health topics
• Collaborating with other campus departments to promote mental health awareness, wellness, and prevention efforts

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• MA/MS required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Licensure-eligible and hold a temporary licensure permit (LPCC or equivalent)
• Minimum of one year of experience working directly with a college-aged student population
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure in the State of Colorado LPC or LCSW
• Experience and expertise in planning and implementing prevention and awareness activities on a college campus
• Experience supervising clinicians-in-training and other staff
• Demonstrate cultural competence in diverse student populations

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $47,400 - $66,400 (Pro-rated for .83 FTE $39,342-$55,112 a 10-month contract to be paid over 12 months). In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted.

Please submit:

• A letter of application that specifically describes your qualifications and professional experience relating to the position
• A current resume or CV
• An unofficial transcript - please submit in Resume section of application
• List of three professional references with contact information

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Renee Treviranus rtreviranus@adams.edu

Applications deadline 5/29/2026