"Staff Assistant - Staff Counselor -10 month (2 Positions)"

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice
Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Staff Counselor is responsible for providing counseling for individuals, couples, and groups, assessments and evaluations, crisis intervention and management, and supervision of trainees. Will assist with various programmatic activities of the Counseling Services Office in the area of prevention (e.g., alcohol, sexual assault, violence) on campus as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide personal counseling to individuals, couples, and/or groups of Fitchburg State University students.
• Provide psychological assessment and evaluation of Fitchburg State University students.
• Provide consultation to members of the University community regarding issues and concerns related to student mental health.
• Provide for crisis intervention and management during and after working hours.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participates in and contributes to the smooth functioning of the department, collaborating with other offices, services, and educational units.
• Participate in activities related to violence prevention (e.g., sexual assault prevention, domestic violence prevention).
• Assist in maintaining a database of mental health and wellness related social media content for use in promotional initiatives.
• May serve on college committees, as well as ad-hoc committees in the Division of Student Affairs.
• Maintain open and positive lines of communication with all other administrative and faculty offices.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned Master's Degree from an accredited program in Mental Health Counseling, an earned Masters of Social Work Degree, or an earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.) in a mental-health related field.
• Licensure, or licensure eligibility in a mental health-related field (e.g., LMHC, LICSW, Clinical Psychologist).
• Experience commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position, preferably with a college population.
• Demonstrated success in the design, delivery, and evaluation of psychoeducational and prevention-oriented programs in a collegiate setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of student populations served by Fitchburg State University.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant college mental health issues such as substance abuse, violence, trauma, eating disorders, and neurodivergence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with survivors of sexual assault and other trauma.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with members of the college community, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to perform above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check); a background check satisfactory to the university.

Additional Information:

The university is seeking two staff counselors. These full-time, benefited, exempt positions fall under the professional APA classification. The annual salary range is $55,000-$60,000, commensurate with education and experience. For licensed counselors, the salary range is $60,000-$65,000, also commensurate with education and experience. Priority review given to applications received by January 7, 2026.

Fitchburg State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Nine different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options.
• Pension or 401(a) defined contribution plan, and supplemental plan retirement options.
• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Twenty vacation days accrued per year.
• Fifteen sick days accrued per year.
• Five personal days per year.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.

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