Staff Counselor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in North Carolina is seeking a Staff Counselor to provide mental health services to students. The role involves individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and outreach programming aimed at engaging students from diverse backgrounds. A Master's degree in Counseling or a related field is essential, along with eligibility for licensure in North Carolina. This full-time position requires strong clinical skills and an interest in student mental health. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required for this position.
• Must obtain appropriate licensure within one month of starting.
• Experience in a university counseling center is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term individual and couples therapy.
• Conduct group therapy sessions.
• Perform psychological assessments.
• Engage in crisis intervention activities.
• Plan and execute outreach workshops.
• Manage cases as needed.

Skills

Clinical services provision

Student engagement methods

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group therapy

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Eligibility for licensure in NC

Job description

Staff Counselor

Position Title: Staff Counselor
Location: Boone, NC
Department: Counseling Center & Psychological Services
Position Number: 001221

Type of Position

Full Time — Staff/Non-Faculty

Application Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina (e.g., LCMHCA or LCSWA)
• Obtain licensure within one month of the start date and maintain it for the duration of the appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university counseling center with a student affairs perspective
• Demonstrated interest, skill, and experience in one of the following areas:
• Providing clinical services and outreach programming to student populations who may be less likely to seek counseling
• Using a variety of methods for engaging students to support their mental health, such as innovative outreach and development of self‑help resources
• Committed to a proactive student development perspective involving an active relationship with the campus community; demonstrated skills and interest in working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and identities; team‑oriented and collaborative with students, colleagues, and university staff; and broad generalist clinical skills in assessing and intervening with a wide range of disorders, concerns, and degrees of pathology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Short‑term individual and couples therapy
• Group therapy
• Psychological assessment
• Crisis intervention
• Consultation
• Outreach and psychoeducational workshops (sometimes after hours)
• Case management as needed
• Liaison/consultant relationships with university partners
• Rotating after‑hours emergency/crisis on‑call responsibilities as back‑up to ProtoCall
• Administrative duties and roles based on interest/experience and the needs of the Counseling Center

Appointment Details

Work Schedule/Hours: Mon‑Fri, 8:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Number of Hours Per Week: 40
Number of Months Per Year: 12

Visa Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Posting Information

Posting Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 04/27/2026
Proposed Date of Hire: 07/20/2026

Search Chair

Name: Julie Keys
Email: [e-mail]