Mental Health Counselor: Student Support & Wellness

Dewittiowa; Iowa; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Iowa Community College District seeks a Mental Health Counselor to provide comprehensive, student-centered counseling and social work services addressing mental health and basic needs barriers to student success, including crisis response and access to campus resources.

The role emphasizes outreach, education, and training for students, faculty, and staff, delivering workshops and professional development while supporting Muscatine and Clinton Community Colleges through a holistic model

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Psychology.
• Two years of counseling experience.
• Licensed or ability to obtain licensure in Iowa.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community.
• Ability to work independently and use discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term and group counseling to students facing mental health challenges and barriers to basic needs.
• Deliver crisis intervention and coordinate care and safety planning.
• Perform intake interviews and assess student needs and risk levels.
• Provide basic needs navigation and referrals to community resources.
• Develop and deliver educational programming for students, faculty and staff on mental health and well-being.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Diversity & inclusion

Independent work

Discretion

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Simple Practice

Job description

Eastern Iowa Community College District seeks a Mental Health Counselor to provide comprehensive, student-centered counseling and social work services addressing mental health and basic needs barriers to student success, including crisis response and access to campus resources.

The role emphasizes outreach, education, and training for students, faculty, and staff, delivering workshops and professional development while supporting Muscatine and Clinton Community Colleges through a holistic model