Licensed Counselor and Couple and Family Specialist

Job Summary

The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) office at CU Boulder is searching for a Licensed Counselor and Couple and Family Specialist! This position provides counseling (individuals, couples, and families) to employees of the university and is expected to demonstrate utmost care, respect, and integrity to clients, and towards team members and campus partners. This position carries out administrative responsibilities appropriate to client care and functioning as a team member.

This position has additional focus on supporting and providing services to couples and families, including parenting. This role helps organize FSAP’s resources and presence in supporting relationships and families, and will have public speaking opportunities in the form of psychoeducational workshops, support groups, and other creative avenues.

The incumbent should be able to communicate to clients and colleagues non-judgmentally, respectfully, and motivationally. Successful application of this role and its responsibilities recognizes the effects discrimination, prejudice, bias, and systemic oppression has on marginalized individuals and groups, and how these negative biases may lead to psychological trauma and stress that impact relationships and family systems.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

FSAP meets the psychological needs and well-being of university employees by providing culturally relevant counseling, advising, and educational workshops through in-person, virtual, and hybrid modalities. We are a team of multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical providers who are committed to affirming differing human experiences and identities, and who seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all whom we encounter. We are proud to offer all our services at no cost, reducing one barrier to access to mental health care.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Direct Services

• Provide individual, couple, and family counseling to staff and faculty. Services are primarily offered within a brief therapy framework.
• Provide crisis intervention, including suicide assessment and working with campus Threat Assessment Team, as needed.
• Offer psychoeducational workshops, presentations, or supportive groups, including ideas such as healthy communication skills, parenting, and caregiving for elders.

Indirect Services

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation via the electronic health record system.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and case consultation with other members of the FSAP team.
• Provide leadership in helping develop FSAP’s presence and knowledgebase supporting healthy couples and families for employees, aligned with campus wide efforts to amplify CU Boulder as an employer of choice.
• Record client interventions and statistics by completing case notes, intake documents, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend regular supervision with clinical supervisor.
• Provide informal support to master’s level counseling interns.

Professional Development and Personal Growth

• Participate in department relevant committees.
• Engage in self-work needed to uncover and dismantle personal biases that may be interruptive to the work of a counselor and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Attend and present at professional development and conferences, especially those advancing subject matter expertise in couples and families, as well as higher education and employee assistance programs.
• Fulfill other assigned duties supporting the FSAP office and the FSAP Director.

What You Should Know

• This position has the ability to work in a hybrid work modality, and has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, during regular business hours. This role is not expected to work University recognized holidays, weekends, or evenings and will not be on call, barring extraordinary circumstances.

What We Can Offer

• The salary for this full-time position is $67,000 - $80,000 annually, and will be based on years of independent licensure and education.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Master’s Degree in Marriage or Couples and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field from an accredited program.
• Clinically licensed in the State of Colorado (Psychologist, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or related) or transferable to the State of Colorado within one (1) month of the date of hire.
• Two (2) years of direct clinical experience.
• Very strong experience providing clinical services for couples, families, and parents.

What You Will Need

• Clear understanding and willingness to operate as part of and within a larger system of a health and wellness support network.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (orally, written, and computer) to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, team members, and campus partners.
• Multicultural awareness and openness.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity.
• Experience with timely electronic record-keeping and documentation.
• Experience working with a range of clinical issues, ranging across the spectrum of human experiences and adulthood.
• Role clarity in maintaining confidentiality in all job functions, all the while navigating dual relationships.
• Strong administrative effectiveness and organization.
• Competency with Microsoft 365 (Office) and Google.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Demonstrated effectiveness providing clinical services for individuals from multicultural backgrounds and contexts and historically marginalized populations in mental health.
• Experience providing EAP services, especially to faculty and staff in a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of employee relations issues, including progressive discipline, grievance and dispute processes, leave administration, and discrimination and harassment.
• Fluency in languages in addition to English.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 20, 2026, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.