Mental Health Counselor

The Opportunity Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and forward-thinking Mental Health Counselor to provide visionary leadership. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) aligned with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Division of Student Affairs, you will provide high-quality, student-centered mental health services that support student well‑being and success. You will report to the Director of Counseling Services and deliver a full range of clinical and outreach services, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, prevention, and psycho‑educational programming. Your role will foster emotional resilience and promote a culture of care across campus. This position contributes directly to student success and retention by addressing mental‑health needs of a diverse student body, including those pursuing academically rigorous and high‑performance programs in aviation, aerospace, and STEM disciplines. Counseling Services embraces a holistic philosophy that integrates prevention, education, and clinical intervention. The team is committed to building a healthy, inclusive, and thriving campus community through evidence‑based treatment, proactive outreach, and innovative wellness initiatives that empower students to reach their full potential. This is a full‑time role. About us For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni worldwide, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense, and technology industries. Our faculty, researchers, and professional staff advance innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and next‑generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies, and innovators, they solve real‑world challenges and shape the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry‑Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose, and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace. Benefits Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You’ll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Tuition Coverage: Get 100 % tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6 % of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4 % matching contribution – with no vesting period. Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non‑exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full‑time employees in your first year. Salary The annual salary range for this role is $60,000–70,000 . The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range. Qualifications Required Education and Qualifications: Master’s degree in a mental‑health related field. Required Licenses, Certificates, and/or Security Clearances: Florida State License required (LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT). Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Florida‑licensed mental health clinician, professional experience working with diverse populations. Experience in facilitating and coordinating psycho‑educational workshops, training, and presentations. Experience in a university counseling center with a broad‑based, comprehensive student development perspective. Equal Employment Opportunity Embry‑Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry‑Riddle makes employment decisions—including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment—based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry‑Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry‑Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school‑administered programs or activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University