Mental Health Counselor - Academic Year: Open Pool

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 24 hours ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Jul 2024

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Mental Health Counselor - Academic Year: Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202400135AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $57,056 - $83,661; Salary is commensurate with licensure, experience, and qualifications (the salary will be adjusted by the number of hours worked per week and the 38-39 week academic year)
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
  • For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/31/2024
Description of Work Unit
Counseling Services
Counseling Services at the CSU Health Network provides clinical services, outreach and consultation and training services. Our professional staff includes licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors, as well as graduate student staff from each of these disciplines. Our staff provides high quality mental health and substance use services that are easily accessible and support student success. We are dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. Counseling Services supports the education and prevention mission of the CSU Health Network through presentations and training on mental health topics. Through outreach and consultation, we create collaborative relationships with offices serving students typically underrepresented in higher education and mental health services. Our training program provides post degree fellowship, internship, and practicum training to graduate students in psychology, social work, counseling, and student affairs. We recognize the importance of quality supervision and training in the education of future mental health professionals. For more information about CSU Health Network and Counseling Services, go to: http://health.colostate.edu/services/counseling-services/ .
CSU Health Network
The CSU Health Network (CSUHN) at Colorado State University provides a full range of cost-effective mental health and primary care medical services on campus, referral for community specialty care, and comprehensive health education and prevention services programming. Services such as physical therapy, dentistry, and optometry are available. The CSU Health Network is active in creating a healthy campus environment to support learning and success. For more information about the CSU Health Network at Colorado State University, see https://health.colostate.edu/
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
  • Confidence – they expect success in what they do
  • Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
  • Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
  • Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
  • Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
  • Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions


Our Investment in You
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
  • Attractive Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Inclusive leave programs and benefit options including:
  • Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, annually
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being
  • Discounted staff memberships in campus recreation center
  • Employee Study Privilege (prepaid courses up to 9-semester credits per year)
  • Tuition Scholarships (up to 50% for eligible family members)
  • No cost employee growth opportunity through CSU Talent development
  • After-school programs and summer camps for kids
  • Community Discounts
  • No cost MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/ and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/ .
Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/ .

Top Public Research University
Colorado State University is one of the nation’s top public research universities and an institution on the rise. In the last decade, CSU has:
  • Produced record enrollment
  • Built on all-time highs in student diversity and student success
  • Delivered groundbreaking research driven by a highly productive faculty
  • Revitalized campus through a transformational building campaign
  • Shaped an unrivaled learning environment where nine of 10 recent graduates say they would choose CSU again and rate their education as excellent

Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ .
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Live in Fort Collins
Fort Collins has been home to CSU since the University’s inception in 1870. It is a vibrant, friendly city of 161,000 tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, 60 miles from Denver. The strong local economy is noted particularly for a broad range of outdoor activities and a thriving arts and entertainment industry.
Position Summary
The Mental Health Counselor – Academic Year provides mental health counseling for Colorado State University students. The position involves mostly brief, solution-focused individual therapy, group therapy and daytime on-call counseling services in a high-volume, integrated healthcare facility. Clinical supervision and campus outreach responsibilities may also be assigned depending on the current needs of the agency.
This position is time limited to a one-year appointment, with renewal for another year, depending upon available funds. The position works a set weekly schedule, with a defined number of hours per week (24-40) during the academic year. This position is not scheduled to work 13-14 weeks during the summer; however, may be required to attend a full week of training and the all-staff meeting sometime during this 13-14 week period nearing the start of the fall semester. This position is eligible for annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, prorated for part-time employees at the University who work 50% or greater.
The full-time, 12-month salary is $57,056 – $83,661. The salary is commensurate with licensure, experience, and qualifications. The salary will be adjusted by the number of hours worked per week and the academic year (38-39 weeks).
Unlicensed staff will receive clinical supervision; however, supervision for all types of master’s degrees is not guaranteed. Licensure is expected within one year of employment for a licensed Psychologist and within two years of employment for a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Academic Year Counseling Services.
Required Job Qualifications
Education
  • Completed master’s degree or doctorate in mental health counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology or closely related field


Licensure
  • Applicable mental health license acquired in Colorado, or the ability to obtain one (within one year of employment for a licensed Psychologist and within two years of employment for a LPC, LMFT, or LCSW)

Experience
  • Experience providing individual and group mental health counseling
  • Experience in working with clients of diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrated experience using an Electronic Health Record system
Preferred Job Qualifications
Licensure
  • Applicable mental health license acquired in Colorado: licensed Psychologist, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW


Experience
  • Experience providing individual and group mental health counseling in a University Counseling Center setting
  • Experience, competence, and cultural humility in working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, first-generation, undocumented, and international students
  • Experience working in an integrated healthcare facility
  • Experience providing daytime on-call walk in services
  • Experience providing outreach and consultation
  • Post graduate experience caring for college population
  • Experience in the use of brief, solution-focused approaches to treatment
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Demonstrated training, fluency in, and commitment to social justice advocacy at individual, group, and/or community level
  • Effective listening, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
  • Outstanding problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Ability to work as a team member and independently
  • Ability to analyze policies, programs, and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement
  • A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. Applicants needing assistance to submit application materials may contact Tammy Roehrich at [email protected].
Complete applications must include:
  • Cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Duties and Responsibilities
  • Resume


This pool is valid through 07/31/2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Tammy Roehrich, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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