"Outreach Counselor Fellowship - Outreach Counselor (Open Rank)"

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Health Care Intermediate - Senior Professional (Open Rank)

Working Title: Outreach Counselor Fellowship - Outreach Counselor (Open Rank)

FTE: Full-time

Salary Range: $70,693 - $73,100 (Intermediate Professional) $73,100 - $79,739 (Senior Professional)

Position #00841372 - Requisition #39339

Job Description

The Outreach Counselor is a key member of the CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center (SCCC), responsible for leading all outreach and engagement efforts across campus. This role will develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to promote mental health awareness, increase visibility of the Counseling Center, and drive student engagement with services.

The Outreach Counselor will coordinate presentations, tabling events, and campus-wide initiatives, and will manage the Center's website and marketing materials. This position requires strong public speaking skills, comfort engaging with diverse groups, and ideally, a background or interest in marketing and communications. The Outreach Counselor will also organize staff and trainees for outreach events and collaborate with campus partners to support student wellness.

Outreach Counselor Fellowship - Outreach Counselor (Open Rank):

What you will do:

Core Responsibilities (All Levels):

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic outreach plan for the Counseling Center.
• Coordinate and deliver presentations on mental health topics to student groups, faculty, and staff.
• Organize and assign staff and trainees to outreach events, including tabling, workshops, and speaking engagements.
• Manage the Counseling Center's website content and printed promotional materials.
• Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to promote mental health resources and services.
• Develop systems and protocols for tracking outreach efforts and evaluating impact.
• Serve as a visible and approachable representative of the Counseling Center at campus events.
• Provide culturally responsive, short-term individual, crisis, and group counseling as caseload permits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities and clinical services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, training seminars, and center-wide initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities at the Senior Level (In addition to all core responsibilities):

• Provide clinical supervision to trainees, fellows, and practicum students as assigned.
• Lead outreach efforts for high-priority or underserved campus populations.
• Co-lead initiatives to enhance trauma-informed, culturally competent outreach practices.
• Consult with staff on outreach strategies for complex or sensitive topics.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Fellowship Outreach Counselor (Intermediate Level):

• Masters degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related field by 5/30/26.
• Registration with DORA in Colorado as a mental health licensure candidate (i.e. LPCC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) by 5/30/26.
• One (1) year of clinical experience; may include internship or fellowship training.

Senior Outreach Counselor (Licensed Level):

• Masters degree in a counseling-related field from an accredited institution.
• Colorado licensure as LPC, LMFT, LCSW by 5/30/26.
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• One (1) or more years of experience in outreach, public speaking, or campus engagement.
• Clinical experience working with college student populations.
• Experience developing and delivering mental health presentations.
• Marketing or communications experience or coursework.
• Bilingual or multilingual counseling abilities.
• Experience developing systems or protocols within clinical or outreach settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to provide effective short-term psychotherapy, and work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Strong knowledge of mental health care systems, especially in higher education.
• Ability to communicate effectively in public settings and with diverse audiences.
• Confidence in managing outreach logistics and making strategic decisions.
• Collaborative, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and engage in reflective supervision.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain/contribute to a positive team environment.
• Friendly and engaging attitude.
• Adaptable to ongoing organizational change.
• Outstanding customer/mental health consumer service skills.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive services for clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and programmatic initiative.

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $70,693 - $73,100 (Intermediate Professional) $73,100 - $79,739 (Senior Professional).

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 2nd, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume

Questions should be directed to Matthew Heermann, Matthew.Heermann@ucdenver.edu