Mental Health Counselor

Overview The mental health counselor is a part-time member of the counseling and health services clinical team, delivering psychological services to members of the Salem State student body. The position is a permanent appointment, open to Massachusetts licensed psychologists/HSPs, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or candidate for above licensure. The counselor is responsible for a range of clinical responsibilities and projects. The primary focus of the work is treatment in the individual therapy modality, but other duties include crisis triage, group therapy, psycho-education, outreach, and assessment. Responsibilities Provide individual therapy to students as the primary modality of treatment. Conduct crisis triage and provide crisis intervention as needed. Facilitate group therapy and psycho-educational sessions. Engage in outreach activities and participate in assessment as assigned. Collaborate with the counseling and health services team to support student well-being. Qualifications Terminal degree from an accredited program in social work, mental health counseling, counseling, or clinical psychology (PhD, EdD, or PsyD). Licensed to practice independently as a social worker (LICSW), LMHC, or psychologist (with Health Service Provider designation) in the state of Massachusetts. License eligible will be considered. Experience providing clinical services to a variety of populations, including people of color and LGBTQIA individuals, with respect for differences in mental health care needs across identities. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a college counseling center. Previous crisis intervention experience. Ability to speak Spanish is strongly preferred. Working Location This is a nine-month, part-time, 30 hours per week onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities during the academic year; salary is distributed evenly over 12 months. Application Instructions Please apply online at the provided site and attach your resume and cover letter. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. EEO and ADA Statements EEO Statement: The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. ADA Statement: Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email . Recruitment Agencies Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Official Title: Staff Associate Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St Job : Education Agency : Salem State College Schedule : Part-time Shift : Day Job Posting : May 26, 2026, 2:52:52 PM Number of Openings : 1 Salary : 85,000-90,000 Yearly #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts