Clinical Counselor (Licensed)

Lawrence Technological University; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Technological University seeks a Clinical Counselor (Licensed) to deliver counseling services to enrolled students on LTU's campus. The role emphasizes short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and educational outreach to support personal growth and academic success.

The candidate will participate in CARE activities, collaborate with multiple campus departments, and may work in the evenings or on weekends to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling, or social work from an accredited program.
• Michigan license in psychology, social work, or counseling (limited or full) required or in process.
• 1–3 years of clinical counseling experience, preferably in higher education settings.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations in a university environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling services including short-term psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Balance about 60% direct service and 30% indirect tasks such as planning and supervision.
• Develop and deliver mental health workshops and outreach to faculty, staff, and students.
• Engage with campus events, CARE team when needed, and emergency response as required.
• Collaborate with departments across campus (Career Services, Housing, Athletics, etc.).
• Maintain documentation in the counseling center's electronic health record system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Autonomous and collaborative

Diversity and inclusion experience

Education

Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling, or social work

Job description

JOB TITLE

Clinical Counselor (Licensed)

POSITION NUMBER

CC9995

HIRING SUPERVISOR

Dean of Students

TYPE

Full-Time

SUMMARY

A full time staff member within the Division of Student Affairs who works to provide counseling services and education outreach to currently enrolled students on Lawrence Tech’s campus. Counselors assist students with a wide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns in support of personal growth and academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Work is expected to include approximately 60% direct service (counseling and outreach) and 30% indirect service (administrative tasks, planning, consultation, supervision).

Provide counseling services for students at the university, including short-term psychotherapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health screenings. Experience and previous work with student athlete populations and/or neurodivergent student populations is beneficial.

Provide mental health focused workshops and programs to various campus stakeholders (faculty, staff, and/or students). Outreach may consist of planned programming or developed in response to events impacting the campus community. Participate in tabling events to increase awareness of counseling services on campus. Support the department in development of electronic outreach including social media marketing.

Participate in university events which could include: orientation, open houses, convocation, graduation, athletic events, and/or mandatory trainings as needed/required.

Participate in Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) team when needed to insure student welfare and campus safety.

Response to urgent/emergency situations on campus which can occasionally include day, evening, and weekend hours.

Develop relationships and collaborate with departments across campus including Career Services, Housing, Office of Access and Accommodations, Athletics, Student Success Center, and Academic departments.

Participate in committees as assigned on an on-going or needed basis.

Participate in Clinical Counseling staff meetings, clinical, and/or employment supervision as needed.

Utilizes counseling center’s electronic health record system for scheduling and documentation.

Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in clinical psychology, counseling, or social work with a limited or full Michigan license in psychology, social work, or counseling.

Candidates will be expected to receive a full/independent Michigan license within 3 years of hire and are expected to maintain licensure for the duration of employment.

1-3 years of clinical counseling experience, preference will be given to those with experience in higher education and university counseling center settings.

Competence in working with multicultural and other diverse populations including international student populations.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, strong communication skills, as well as commitment to workplace integrity and professional ethics.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

COMMENTS

While acting as a representative of Lawrence Technological University, it is important that the employee be knowledgeable and professional. Communication skills (both oral and written), organizational skills, and the ability to handle changing priorities are essential for success in this position. The position may require evening and some weekends (Saturday or Sunday) to serve the needs of the LTU community.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.