Counselor

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Alabama; On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Counselor to provide mental health counseling to a diverse student population, focusing on wellness, growth, and adjustment to campus life. The role includes crisis intervention, suicide prevention planning, and collaboration with campus health services and community partners.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, group and individual therapy, program planning, and outreach activities, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work required.
• 1 year of full-time verifiable work experience in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• 2 semesters of verifiable internship experience in the field.
• License or Associate License in Counseling or similar field.
• Experience delivering culturally competent services to a diverse population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes/assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy and crisis intervention as needed.
• Plan and present workshops on personal and academic skills.
• Collaborate with Student Health Services, university staff, and community agencies.
• Maintain confidential records and complete required documentation.

Skills

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Tools

Banner

Titanium

Job description

Job no: 504484
Department: Dean of Students
Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Early Education, Healthcare, Student Affairs

Purpose of the Position

The Counselor provides mental health counseling with an emphasis on cultural sensitivity. The incumbent will provide services to a very diverse population to counsel, support, and consult regarding psychological, social, and emotional well-being, along with enhancing the student’s personal growth, development, and adjustment to University life. The Counselor will be expected to help plan and conduct suicide prevention workshops, substance abuse workshops, and other identified group needs on campus. They will collaborate with staff from Student Health Services, the university, and community service agencies in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational and outreach activities, student needs, and campus concerns. They will need exceptional time management and are expected to participate in professional development activities and training. They will provide crisis intervention and assessments when necessary, including night and weekend on-call duties as required by all other licensed professional staff in the Counseling Center.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Counseling Services (Time: 50%)

• Conducts intakes/assessments
• Develops treatment plans for students to gain full value of their goals and the counseling process
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of counseling theories and practices to assist students’ professional, academic, and personal growth
• Conducts individual and group therapy, develops group plans to implement
• Responds to and assesses crisis situations for students/incidents
• Crisis debriefing as needed
• Acts as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

Outreach Programming (Time: 25%)

• Create, develop, and present workshops, programs, and events on various personal and academic skills topics.
• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve counseling services on campus.
• Gather information about community mental health referrals or resources. that could be used in conjunction with the University Counseling Center
• Collaborates with staff from Student Health Services, the university staff and faculty, and community service agencies in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational and outreach activities on the prevention, recognition, and treatment of psychological and behavioral problems, which may include anger management, substance abuse harm reduction, relationship skills development, suicide prevention, and any other emerging trends seen on campus within the student population.

Consultation (Time: 5%)

• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Refer clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Collaborate with students, university faculty, and community members in designing innovative programs to enhance student success.

Administrative Duties (Time: 15%)

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports within the timeframes specified.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• May support grant funding opportunities and preparations under the direction of either the Director or Assistant Director.
• Initiate and respond to requests for information about general mental health topics or provide help with particular students (within the legal/ethical constraints of treatment and University policy).

Other Duties as Assigned (Time: 5%)

• Other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director, which can include supervision of a trainee for some areas of coordination.

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work or Master's degree
• 1 year of full-time verifiable work experience in the field of Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• 2 semesters of verifiable internship experience in the field of Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• License or Associate License in Counseling or similar field
• Experience and confidence in providing culturally competent services to a very diverse population (i.e., gender identity, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status)
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed or Associate Licensed in the respective field of practice is preferred
• Additional certifications in specialized areas of practice (i.e. substance abuse, EMDR, trauma) is desired
• Experience working with Banner and Titanium software is preferred
• Diverse professional background working with clients in the GLBTQ community and crisis prevention is desired
• Campus outreach experience is preferred
• Experience working on a college campus is desired
• Knowledge and experience in providing psychological assessments and testing services is strongly preferred

Published Salary (if available)

43,258 - 55,000

Advertised: Oct 07 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.