Clinical Counselor

Salary: $53,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location : Waterfront Plaza, Honolulu, Hawaii
Job Type: Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt
Job Number: 02644
Department: Counseling & Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 04/13/2026


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Description
Job Summary:

Working under the general supervision of the Director of Counseling and Behavioral Health Services, the Clinical Counselor collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement appropriate campus/community psycho-educational strategies to increase student academic and personal success. The Counselor will provide intake assessment, crisis intervention, and short/long-term counseling to a diverse multicultural student population, presenting with a wide range of mental health issues; including psychosocial, developmental, and serious mental health conditions. This role promotes and offers structured workshops; outreach services to students, staff, and faculty. This individual may also be assigned to supervise and direct pre-doctoral interns and practicum students training.

Location: On-site position located at Waterfront Plaza (500 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hi 96813)
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed eligible in Hawaii as a Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited programORMFT, LCSW, or MHC from an accredited program and able to secure licensure within one year of employment.
• Must possess strong individual therapy skills, including experience with time-limited therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to make presentations to large and small groups on campus and outreach programs on a variety of mental health topics.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student, faculty, and campus community is essential.

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensed in Hawaii as a Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program, or MFT, LCSW, or MHC from an accredited program.
• At least one year's work experience, post-licensure.
• Social skills, temperament, and overall ability to work under pressure in a diverse, multicultural, international academic environment.
• Ability to work after hours and/or on weekends on occasion for outreach or crisis intervention.
• Ability to provide debriefing and assistance during a university-wide crisis.
• Experience in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience in developing and implementing preventative mental health outreach programming and training.
• Experience in treating mental health issues involving military student and veterans.
• Certification in substance abuse, addictions issues, and/or eating disorders.
• Experience directing and supervising practicum students and mental health interns.
• Experience and training working with the LGBTQ community.
• Experience and training working with student athletes.

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position. (as applicable)
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation. (as applicable)
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Serve as a staff counselor (90%)

• Provide counseling and psychotherapy services to the HPU student body, including crisis intervention services, and on-call responsibilities.
• Perform outreach to students and lead psycho-educational programming that proactively addresses student mental health concerns and needs.
• Interface with other HPU endeavors that support student development including new student orientation, first year programs office, student life, Chaplain, etc. and provide consultative services to other HPU departments including Residential Life, Advising, and Academic Affairs.

2. Performs other related duties as assigned (10%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.
Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance.
Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .

Time Off A generous schedule that recognizes 15 holidays annually, plus winter break days off between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, gift cards, restaurants, and more.
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Are you licensed eligible in Hawaii as a Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program OR MFT, LCSW, or MHC from an accredited program and able to secure licensure within one year of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess strong individual therapy skills, including experience with time-limited therapy, and crisis intervention?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have the experience and ability to make presentations to large and small groups on campus and outreach programs on a variety of mental health topics?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to communicate effectively with a diverse student, faculty, and campus community is essential?

• Yes
• No

Required Question