Clinical Counselor (Temporary

Clinical Counselor (Temporary)

Job Category:
Health Services/Counseling

Requisition Number: CLINI
001377

Posted:
August 17, 2026

Contract type:
Full Time, Temporary, Non-benefits eligible

Work:
On-site, In-person, On-campus, Non-remote

Rate: $80,000 USD per year

Location:

Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Clinical Counselor (Temporary) to work in the Counseling and Prevention Services Department for students. The candidate would be expected to:

• provide direct clinical counseling services to students
• use clinical data to conceptualize the care and treatment for the student
• manage a dynamic schedule of clinical and administrative tasks
• make appropriate referrals, as needed, in consultation with the Director
• host and implement outreach and community education events tailored to the needs of students
• assist the Director in the coordination of critical interventions during emergent situations on campus
• collaborate with campus constituents and off-campus providers and agencies, as needed
• support other Divisional initiatives of Student Life

This is a temporary, full-time, non-benefits eligible position anticipated from mid-September, 2026 through May, 2027. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

• Professional References
• Other Document

• Assist students in personal growth and development through clinical counseling and psycho-educational programming.
• Utilize clinical interviews and other metrics and interventions to assess the scope of needs for students seeking support for mental health and/or substance use concerns.
• Provide time-limited counseling to assist students in reducing symptom severity of mild to moderate general mental health, substance use, and/or performance concerns.
• Refer students who exceed the scope of service to off-campus providers/agencies.
• Provide appropriate preliminary mental health assessments of students and referral information, as needed, in consultation with the Director.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and assist the Director and other clinicians in coordinating critical intervention during emergencies on campus.
• Provide direct counseling services to students on an individual and group basis.
• Educate the campus community about general mental health and substance use and promote help‑seeking behavior.
• Use a holistic wellness model to guide the conceptualization and treatment of a student's mental health, substance use, and/or performance needs.
• Participate in the clinical training program of graduate‑level trainees working/volunteering in CPS, as coordinated by the Director or their designee.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for various departmental and University‑wide training programs.
• Participate in New Student Orientation and other Student Engagement initiatives as identified by the Director.
• Provide clinical consultations for students referred to counseling due to behavior and/or substance use concerns.
• Collaborate with student groups, faculty, and other departments to identify and implement mental health and substance prevention strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Licensed or license‑eligible for independent practice as a psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical alcohol and drug counselor, or professional counselor in the State of New Jersey or able to practice while under the direct supervision of a qualified mental health professional. [Psychologist, LCSW, LCADC, LAC, or LPC].
• Ability to maintain precise record‑keeping and confidential documentation of counseling sessions and contacts.
• Direct experience in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of clinical disorders within DSM‑5 criteria, including, but not limited to, mood, anxiety, stress, and substance use disorders.
• Experience in crisis intervention and short‑term psychotherapy with young adults.
• Ability to work independently in the therapeutic relationship while balancing a strong team orientation and systems approach to…