Counselor

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensure Career Ladder Program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance for employees and dependents

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Counselor to enhance student mental health services by providing individual and group counseling, conducting training sessions, and responding to crises. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree and have at least two years of relevant experience.

This position offers a competitive salary starting at $55,000, with additional benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Join a dedicated team focused on student support and well-being.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 2 years of experience in a psychological setting.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and relationship counseling to UNL students.
• Be available for emergency mental health responses.
• Conduct training, presentations, and workshops on CAPS services.
• Collaborate with professionals within the University Health Center.

Skills

Counseling and psychotherapy

Emergency response to mental health crises

Collaboration with health professionals

Case management

Training and presentations

Education

Master’s degree (MA, MS, MSW)

Job description

Position Summary

UNL’s Counseling & Psychological Services seeks a Counselor to support the student population’s mental health care. The role involves providing individual, group, and relationship counseling and psychotherapy, emergency response to mental health crises, on-campus training and presentations, collaboration with university health professionals, case management and support of embedded programs across campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and relationship counseling and psychotherapy with UNL Students.
• Be available and provide emergency response to students’ mental health emergencies.
• Conduct on campus training, presentations, workshops and classroom presentations as it relates to CAPS services.
• Interact and collaborate with other professionals within the University Health Center and across campus.
• Collaborate and consult with professional colleagues.
• Perform routine case management.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master’s degree (MA, MS, MSW) plus 2 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary psychological setting. Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in the State of Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer licensure as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to traditionally underserved populations desirable. Experience working in a comprehensive counseling center at a college or university helpful. Prefer exposure to stepped care and short-term models of counseling.

Benefits

• Counseling and Psychological Services has a Licensure Career Ladder Program
  • PLMHP starting at $55,000
  • LMHP starting at $60,000
  • LIMHP starting at $70,000
• Option to work an 11‑month position when independently licensed and having worked at CAPS for one year.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!

EEO Statement

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.