Clinical Counselor

Position Summary: Adams State University invites applications for the Clinical Counselor position, working in the counseling Services Department. We seek an energetic and approachable individual who is a talented and experienced counselor and who is passionate about working with college-aged students and non-traditional students. The Clinical Counselor will serve as a therapist in the Adams State University Counseling Center providing clinical mental health counseling to ASU on-campus and online students who reside in the state of Colorado. The position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the Counseling Center, carrying a reasonable counseling caseload, and providing outreach and prevention programming. Salary: The salary range for this position is $52,075-$59,235. Adams State University offers a competitive benefits package. Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities): The Clinical Counselor, who reports to the Director of Counseling Services, is responsible for the following Assisting in the day-to-day management of the ASU Counseling Center Provision of culturally responsive mental health services including individual, group, and couples counseling as assigned under the clinical supervision of the director Completion of accurate and timely documentation that complies with state laws and ethical guidelines Planning and implementing prevention and awareness activities including activities related to suicide prevention, alcohol and drug awareness and prevention, sexual assault prevention, and other activities as assigned Providing intervention for identified students in a compassionate, professional, and timely fashion and providing appropriate referrals to on-campus,- local, state, and national resources Networking with on-campus, local, state, and national entities related to prevention and awareness activities 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) One year of experience working directly with a college-aged student population Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy ånd 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 Cultural competence in diverse student populations Applications: All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically to through the ASU Careers page. No other format of application material will be accepted. Applicants must submit (1) a letter of application that specifically describes their qualifications and professional experience relating to the position (2) A current resume or CV (3) An unofficial transcript (4) List of three professional references with contact information Please direct questions to: Aftin Gillespie, Director Counseling Services at aftingillespie@adams.edu Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment. Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status. Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/ Situated in the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse University in Colorado Join us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community. Adams State has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students. Here, HSI is more than just a designation; it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance

Salary : $52,075 - $59,235