Embedded Counselor for Campus Well-Being

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Mental Health Professional to join the Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg. You will be embedded in Residential Well-being, providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, with initial assessments and treatment planning.

The role reports to the Director and RWB coordinator, works 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Thu and 8:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, and includes a base salary of $58,000–$66,000 plus benefits and on‑campus housing options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work.
• Licensed or licensed‑eligible in Virginia as LPC or LCSW; supervision may be provided to achieve licensure within 1–2 years.
• Experience in providing focused therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervised experience in a mental health setting and in group psychotherapy.
• Experience with crisis situations, risk assessments, and safety disposition planning.
• Strong counseling and clinical supervision skills; self‑motivated and ethical.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to students, including initial assessment and treatment planning.
• Conduct crisis interventions and serve as backup for after‑hours on‑call service.
• Provide outreach and trainings to residential well‑being staff and campus students.
• Coordinate with campus leadership and Cook Counseling Center supervisors.
• Support students in residences and Cook Counseling Center facilities.

Skills

Therapy interventions

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Mental Health Professional to join the Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg. You will be embedded in Residential Well-being, providing individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, with initial assessments and treatment planning.

The role reports to the Director and RWB coordinator, works 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Thu and 8:00 am–5:00 pm Fri, and includes a base salary of $58,000–$66,000 plus benefits and on‑campus housing options.