"Psychologist 2 - Mental Health Counselor"

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Mental Health Counselor. This is a full-time, exempt position within Counseling Services in the Student Success Division.

The position will provide mental health services to Metropolitan State University students, under general supervision by the Director. These services include but are not limited to: individual therapy, group therapy, consultation, trainee supervision, case consultation, programming, assessment, and crisis intervention. This position will develop and implement outreach programs and campus programs in collaboration with other departments. The position will participate in professional staff meetings, case conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range

$34.69 – $51.45 per hour depending upon qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required in social work, psychology, or closely related field from an accredited program.
• Current qualifications under MN Statutes 245.462 Subd. 17 18. (Mental Health Practitioner or Professional).
• Psychotherapy methods sufficient to provide effective treatment plan delivery.
• Professional experience and competence working with multicultural diversity.
• Individual and group therapy methods sufficient to meet the needs of student clients.
• Crisis intervention principles sufficient to be able to respond to clients and train others in crisis intervention.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience providing supervision to clinical and foundational practicum students.
• Experience working in a university counseling center.
• Experience with threat assessment.

Physical Requirements of the Job

Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with some evening and weekend hours required based upon need; Telework allowed with supervisor agreement.

Application Procedure

Open Until Filled: The priority deadline for applications is 12:01 AM on Monday, December 22nd, 2025.

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Employment for this position is covered by the MAPE collective bargaining agreement which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/mape/2021-2023/2021-2023_MAPE_Contract.pdf