Licensed Counselor

Norfolk State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University in Virginia seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide counseling to students at the Counseling Center and to supervise interns. The role includes crisis intervention and campus-wide outreach, with collaboration across campus and with community providers.

The position offers a salary of $70,000–$75,000, and NSU emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and/or group counseling and conducting outreach.
• Must be licensed in Virginia (LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist).

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services to students at the Counseling Center.
• Provide programming/outreach and training to campus community.
• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, conduct intakes and assessments.
• Provide clinical supervision to interns, including review and signing of case notes, and meeting with interns weekly to provide feedback on performance and development.
• Provide 24 hour on-call crisis intervention services.
• Engage in clinical case staff meetings to include clinical feedback.
• Conduct outreach programing campuswide including Housing and Residence Life, various departments, classrooms, and student organizations on various topics pertaining to mental health, assisting emotionally distressed students, and resources.
• Provide referrals and coordinate treatment and care with community mental health providers and stakeholders.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Outreach programming

Intern supervision

Education

Master’s degree in mental health field

Licensed mental health professional in VA (LPC/LCSW/Psychologist)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health support services to students that attend the Counseling Center.
• The position provides programming/outreach and training to the campus community.
• Provides individual and group counseling to students, crisis intervention, conduct intakes and assessments.
• Provides clinical supervision to interns, including review and signing of case notes, and meeting with interns weekly to provide feedback on performance and development, when the Counseling Center has interns for the academic year.
• Provides 24 hour on-call crisis intervention services.
• Engage in clinical case staff meetings to include clinical feedback.
• Conduct outreach programing campuswide including Housing and Residence Life, various departments, classrooms, and student organizations on various topics pertaining to mental health, assisting emotionally distressed students, and resources.
• Provides referrals and coordinate treatment and care with community mental health providers and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Work requires knowledge equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a concentration in mental health, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and/or group counseling services, intake assessments, and conducting outreach programming.
• Must be a licensed mental health professional in the state of Virginia. (LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years post clinical licensure experience

Salary

Salary Range; $70,000 - $75,000

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer Contact Pathways Discover Your Future at Norfolk State University Join a vibrant academic community at Norfolk State University, a dynamic, public, urban institution located in the heart of Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Virginia. With a proud legacy dating back to 1935, NSU is one of just five HBCUs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of 15 public four-year universities in the state. Our campus is home to more than 5,400 students, including a thriving graduate population that makes up over 10% of our enrollment. NSU offers a supportive and engaging environment across five distinguished academic schools and colleges, led by a dedicated team of approximately 1,000 faculty and staff. With an annual operating budget exceeding $190 million, Norfolk State is positioned for growth, innovation, and student success. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or make a lasting impact, NSU invites you to be part of a community where excellence, purpose, and progress are more than just words — they're a way of life. Behold the Green and Gold — the home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of the 7 cities that make up what Is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous & accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, & beaches; all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU. NSU Human Resources 757.823.8160

Inclusion Statement

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Background Check Requirements

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

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