"Mental Health Counselor - Clinical Program Therapist 2"

Job Details

Working Title: Mental Health Counselor - Clinical Program Therapist 2

Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title: Psychologist 2

Bargaining Unit / Union: 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City: Marshall

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69

This position exists to develop and support therapeutic counseling services and programs on the SMSU campus. Will be assigned to the following areas: individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, case consultation, and clear documentation and written reports. Performs therapeutic counseling responsibilities and applies knowledge and expertise in best practice application, theory, and interventions to the students of SMSU.

This position will develop and implement mental health outreach and education for campus programs in collaboration with other departments. Participate in university events, serve on committees, actively engage in professional development, attend conferences, sit on panels, provide tabling, classroom presentations, and other events representing the counseling office. After hour responsibilities may be required on a limited basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or social science discipline or equivalent experience providing counseling services.
• Licensed as LP, LPCC, LMFT, or LISCW
• Knowledge of applied treatment and educational techniques for antisocial behavioral patterns, psychological/psychiatric problems, educational/vocational deficits and interpersonal relationship problems sufficient to treat compulsive and addictive problems and for sexually assaultive behavior.
• Skilled in oral and written communication and presentation sufficient to document individual responses to treatment techniques and program progress.
• Skilled in observation, analysis and behavioral intervention.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and to develop physical and verbal skills sufficient to control and direct offenders/clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
• Experience working with a college student population
• Experience conducting educational sessions and in-service trainings on mental health topics.

Other Requirements

Priority will be given to those who apply by 8/19/2025.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

This is a full-time, seasonal position that works full-time during the school year with 12 weeks off in the summer.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.