Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Front Range Community College; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide counseling, crisis intervention, case management, outreach, and mental health education for student wellbeing.

You'll deliver short-term counseling, conduct assessments, coordinate referrals, and develop educational workshops across three campuses with on-site and some virtual services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Ability to provide services independently without clinical supervision.
• Experience providing clinical mental health counseling.
• Commitment to serving diverse student populations and advancing equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver short-term individual and group counseling to enrolled students.
• Conduct intake assessments and evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Assess risk and respond to students in distress.
• Coordinate referrals to community providers and higher levels of care when appropriate.
• Maintain confidential documentation and case records.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and outreach programs.
• Educate students, faculty, and staff about available mental health resources.
• Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in collegiate mental health.
• Partner with Advising, Disability Support Services, TRIO, Case Management, and other departments.
• Support the FRCC Behavior Intervention Team.
• Help strengthen a campus culture that supports student success, belonging, and wellbeing.
• Provide supervision to graduate student clinical interns.
• Participate in consultation, training, and professional development activities.
• Assist with departmental initiatives, policies, and service improvements.

Skills

Clinical mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Interagency collaboration

Intern supervision

Workshop facilitation

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Westminster, CO | Full-Time | Front Range Community College (FRCC)

Salary Range: $60,280-$63,294 annually

Help Students Thrive at Colorado's Largest Community College

Front Range Community College is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide counseling, crisis intervention, case management, outreach, and mental health education that support student wellbeing and success.

As part of the Student Support & Conduct team, you will work closely with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to help students navigate personal challenges, connect with resources, and persist toward their educational goals. This role supports students across FRCC's three campuses and includes both in-person and virtual counseling services.

What You'll Do

Provide Clinical Services

• Deliver short-term individual and group counseling to enrolled students
• Conduct intake assessments and evaluations
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning
• Assess risk and respond to students in distress
• Coordinate referrals to community providers and higher levels of care when appropriate
• Maintain confidential documentation and case records
• Develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and outreach programs
• Educate students, faculty, and staff about available mental health resources
• Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in collegiate mental health

Collaborate Across the College

• Partner with Advising, Disability Support Services, TRIO, Case Management, and other departments
• Support the FRCC Behavior Intervention Team
• Help strengthen a campus culture that supports student success, belonging, and wellbeing

Contribute Professionally

• Provide supervision to graduate student clinical interns
• Participate in consultation, training, and professional development activities
• Assist with departmental initiatives, policies, and service improvements

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Ability to provide services independently without clinical supervision
• Experience providing clinical mental health counseling

Commitment to serving diverse student populations and advancing equity and inclusion

Why FRCC?

With campuses in Westminster, Longmont, and Fort Collins, Front Range Community College serves nearly 28,000 students annually and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students and employees can thrive.

At FRCC, you'll join a collaborative team committed to:

• Student success
• Equity and belonging
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Supporting the wellbeing of our diverse student community

Please note: Regular travel between FRCC campuses is required. Occasional remote work may be available, but this position maintains a strong on-campus presence.

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.