Clinical Counselor

Position Summary

We seek an energetic, approachable and experienced counselor who is passionate about working with college-aged and non-traditional students. The clinical counselor will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of ASU students within a Step Care Model serving both on-campus and online students who reside in the state of Colorado. Responsibilities will include providing a range of mental health services to address the diverse needs of our student population such as assisting in the daily operations of the Counseling Center, carrying a reasonable individual counseling caseload, developing and facilitating group therapy, and providing outreach and prevention programming.

The Clinical Counselor, who reports to the Director of Counseling Services, will work on a 10-month contract providing services during the academic year (August-May). These services include the following:

• Assisting in the daily operations of the ASU Counseling Center
• Conducting initial mental health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care
• Using clinical judgment to triage and assign students to the appropriate level of care within the Step Care Model
• Provision of culturally responsive mental health services
• Providing short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention
• Offering group therapy sessions and support groups for specific concern populations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with external providers when necessary for long-term and specialized care
• Design and deliver educational programs and workshops on mental health topics
• Collaborating with other campus departments to promote mental health awareness, wellness, and prevention efforts

Required Qualifications:

MA/MS required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Licensure-eligible and hold a temporary licensure permit (LPCC or equivalent)

Minimum of one year of experience working directly with a college-aged student population

Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensure in the State of Colorado LPC or LCSW

Experience and expertise in planning and implementing prevention and awareness activities on a college campus

Experience supervising clinicians-in-training and other staff

Demonstrate cultural competence in diverse student populations

The base salary range for this position is $47,400 - $66,400 the position works August
- May for a .83 FTE. (Pro-rated for .83 FTE $39,342-$55,112 a 10-month contract to be paid over 12 months).

In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

Applications deadline 10/5/2026

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.

We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.

We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university.

Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive…