Counselor

Overview Assistant Counselor. Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Counseling and Student Development as a full-time, 10-month Assistant Counselor. Responsibilities include providing students with mental/behavioral health services as part of the integrated Student Wellness Center. The position may include evening and/or weekend hours. Applications are due August 4, 2026. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the broader community. Visit CCSU to learn more. About Central’s Department of Counseling and Student Development Central’s department provides mental health counseling and a wide range of student development services designed to support academic success and help students resolve emotional, interpersonal, behavioral, and other personal challenges. Services and programs promote mental health and help students acquire skills and resources to thrive in a university setting. Position Profile The Assistant Counselor provides students with mental/behavioral health services, including individual, group, family, and couples counseling; crisis intervention; risk assessment; case management; and campus/community outreach. The role also assists with student orientation programs and other university events, represents the department on campus and community-based task forces, and provides consultation, workshops, and trainings to others on campus. The counselor 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 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. 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 from submitted documents. Inquiries 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 Compensation 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 the AAUP site. The State of Connecticut and CCSU offer competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits, including paid leave, health plans, group life insurance, retirement, and tuition waiver for employees and eligible dependents at Connecticut State Universities, plus additional voluntary and supplemental benefits. For more detail, please visit CCSU Human Resources. As an affirmative action employer, CCSU 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