Part-Time Mental Health Counselor

Part-Time Mental Health Counselor

This part-time, temporary mental health counseling role supports undergraduate students in a diverse, health-focused campus. The individual in this position provides general counseling services to students at University of Minnesota Rochester. Responsibilities include intakes, individual counseling, crisis intervention, and documentation of all clinical contacts. The counselor may also act as an advocate or liaison between the students and other campus staff and faculty, as well as community providers, and parents. This is a direct-service, part-time, non-benefit eligible position that reports to the Director of Counseling & Health Services.

This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Provide intake assessments, individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, and document all clinical contacts.
• See clients for ongoing individual counseling within a flexible, but generally short-term model.
• Conduct intake assessments and refer to appropriate resources as needed.
• Consult as necessary with faculty and staff regarding student mental health issues.
• Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team that supports undergraduate students.
• Work with UMR's Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life, Director of Counseling & Health Services, Student Success Coaches, Disability Resources Coordinator, other mental health counselors, and other campus colleagues.

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Work Location
This role is intended to provide in-person counseling services, generally one day per week and not to exceed 14 hours per week.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree plus at least 6 years of experience, or an advanced degree plus at least 4 years of experience, or a terminal degree plus at least 1 year of experience.
• Social Worker licensure: Professional health care certification, registration, or state licensure is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Generalist skills in working with depression, anxiety, and family of origin issues
• Experience with eating disorders and substance abuse
• Previous college counseling experience

Pay Range: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures.

The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Learn more about UMR.

The University of Minnesota is proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022-24).