Part-Time Mental Health Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information


Position Title
Part-Time Mental Health Counselor


Work Location
Springfield Campus


Department
Magers Family Health and Wellness Center


Pay Grade
Unclassified


Proposed Salary
$65.00 per hour


Sponsorship Information


Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

General Function


The Part-time Mental Health Counselor provides quality health care for the university community in an out-patient, clinic type setting located in the Magers Health and Wellness Center.

Description of Primary Duties


1. Facilitates the optimal functioning and well-being of patients by providing individual, couples, and group counseling.

2. Ensures that the concerns of clients are addressed in an appropriate manner through psychological assessment procedures, making referrals when indicated.

3. Promotes responsible care of Mager Health patients by maintaining documentation of patient contacts, consultations, and referrals in accordance with professional guidelines.

4. Ensures that the needs of patients are addressed in emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services as needed.

5. Obtains additional relevant information and promotes self-understanding with clients by suggesting and interpreting psychological and vocational tests.

6. Facilitates the understanding of psychological issues and concerns of the University community by serving as a consultant for the University and the greater community.

10. Maintains and enhances the quality and relevance of services provided by Magers Health through on-going evaluation of all services.

11. Remains knowledgeable about current trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and student development by participating in professional development through presentations, publications and memberships in professional organizations and obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by the state licensing and regulatory boards.

12. Ensures optimal operations of Magers Health by conferring with the Medical Coordinator regarding administrative policies and procedures of Magers Health and the University.

13. Provides input and remains current on operations of Magers Health by attending staff meetings when appropriate.

14. Contributes to overall functioning of Magers Health by completing all other tasks which are assigned by the Coordinator of Medical Services or the Director.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications


Education: A master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a mental health discipline is required; a doctorate in psychology, counseling, or a mental health discipline is preferred.

Experience: Prior experience of at least one year as a psychologist is required; clinical experience working in a college health center is preferred.

Licensure: Must be professionally licensed in the psychology field in Missouri.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Statement


Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

HR Representative
Crystal Ponder

Posting Detail


Open Date
05/26/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Posting Number
20260021PTS


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