Counseling Center - Counselor

Position Information

• Posting Number: F-1011
• Position Title:
  
  College/Unit
• Home Department:
  Counseling Center
• Employee Group:
  Fixed‑Term Faculty – Academic Year
• Employment Status:
  Full‑Time
• Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
• Position Classification:
  Fixed‑Term Faculty
• Position Begin Date: 01/08/2025

The Central Michigan University Counseling Center has a full‑time, 9‑month, mental health counseling position available. This non‑teaching, fixed‑term faculty role focuses on furthering the emotional health and well‑being of CMU students through confidential short‑term counseling services provided in person and via tele‑mental health.

This collaborative and supportive team offers an excellent work/life balance with a flexible schedule, outreach opportunities across campus, collaboration with campus partners, professional development, and supervision opportunities. Estimated salary range: $50,000 – $62,000.

• Provide culturally responsive and identity‑informed individual, couples, and group counseling services.
• Provide campus outreach and prevention services.
• Maintain 25 client contact hours per week, 12 paperwork hours, and attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Provide consultation to colleagues, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Provide crisis intervention services during office hours.
• Participate in professional development within and outside the center.
• Adhere to Counseling Center scope of practice and procedures.
• Maintain all professional, ethical, and legal standards in the State of Michigan.
• Maintain licensure to provide confidential mental health services in Michigan and meet related professional development requirements.

• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or related field.
• Eligibility for licensure in Michigan within one month of start date.
• Understanding and use of cultural humility in counseling diverse students.
• Clinical skills related to short‑term counseling and crisis intervention.
• Ability to present outreach programming on mental health topics effectively.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative, team‑based approach to clinical services in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, with strong communication skills and commitment to workplace integrity and professional ethics.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We encourage highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position open until filled.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.