Assistant Counselor

Assistant Counselor Application Deadline 8/4/2026 Full-Time Regular 201532 [C26-035] Assistant Counselor Department of Counseling and Student Development Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Counseling and Student Development as a full-time, 10-month, Assistant Counselor. We seek applicants who will provide students with mental/behavioral health services as part of the integrated Student Wellness Center. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and experienced working with diverse populations. This position may include evening and/or weekend hours. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at Central. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the broader community, please visit CCSU to learn more. About Central’s Department of Counseling and Student Development Central’s Department of Counseling and Student Development provides mental health counseling and a wide range of student development services designed to support academic success, as well as help students resolve emotional, inter-personal, behavioral, and other personal challenges. In addition, we offer services and programs intended to promote mental health, while helping students acquire the skills and resources needed to thrive in a university setting. Position Profile The Assistant Counselor provides students with mental/behavioral health services which includes, but is not limited to, individual, group, family, and couples counseling, as well as crisis intervention, risk assessment, case management, and campus/community outreach services. The Assistant Counselor also assists with the student orientation programs and other university events, as well as represents the department on campus and community-based task forces. Additionally, the counselor provides consultation, workshops and trainings to others on campus, and maintains positive relationships with referral sources and community providers in the greater New Britain region and beyond. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following: Education and Licensing: Doctorate or master’s degree from an accredited institution in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or other mental health related fields. State of Connecticut licensure in Psychology (Psy.D., Ph.D., Ed.D.), Professional Counseling (LPC), Social Work (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). Experience and Training: Minimum three years experience working with high-risk adolescents and/or young adults, as well as with complex and/or long-standing mental health challenges Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students Electronic health record experience Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Ideal Candidate: Preference will be given to applicants with the following: Three years post master’s counseling experience at a college/university counseling center and/or agency/private practice serving college age adolescents/adults Experience working with graduate student interns and assistants To Apply To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by August 4, 2026. Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position. Current Résumé Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Inquiries may be sent to Victoria Ginter, Search Committee Chair, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Compensation and Employee Benefits In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Counselor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP. The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources. As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr