Mental Health Counselor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Gulfport, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Division: College of Law | Vice Dean
Department: Office of Student Affairs - COL
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A


Job Description
Primary Purpose: Stetson University College of Law is seeking a full-time (12-month) Mental Health Counselor, who is a licensed Florida professional (LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW) to join our dynamic, diverse, and creative team. This individual will provide mental health counseling on-site to graduate law students at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Mental Health Counselor will be part of a two-clinician team on the Gulfport campus and connected to a larger team of four full time clinicians plus interns-in-training on the DeLand campus. This group provides an extensive network for clinical consultation and support. The Mental Health Counselor will report directly to the Director of Student Counseling Services in DeLand with a dotted line to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs in Gulfport.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Employment duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide individual and group clinical and counseling services and/or psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention, and on-call services to a diverse population of Stetson students.
• Coordinate training for support staff at the College of Law
• Provide consultation services to student groups, faculty, and staff within the university.
• Use electronic programs (such as internet services, Titanium Schedule, CCAPS Assessments, and Microsoft Outlook) and other tools to enhance the efficacy of Student Counseling Services' work.
• Collaborate with other departments within the division and university in supporting student mental health services.
• Support and implement University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Serve on the College of Law's Student Support and Emergency Team.
• Perform other assigned functions that contribute to the counseling service offerings and the institution's academic mission.
• Subject to on-call status as needed or on-call status/recall in the event of emergencies or natural disasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role include:

• Support the University's Mission and Values in their role. Be efficient at using computer programs, such as Titanium, Microsoft Outlook and Word, and Teams.
• Experience with best practices as it relates to providing mental health services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office, as a positive team player.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body, faculty, and staff on two campuses.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, to manage time well, and to prioritize cases to maximize productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling or closely related field required.
• Must be licensed to practice independently (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW) according to the regulations of the State of Florida; must be able to provide documentation of licensure.
• Minimum one year working on a college campus preferred.
• Experience working with graduate or professional students is preferred.
• Acknowledge that while most of this position's time is in the office during regular weekdays, some evenings and weekend workshops and outreach may be necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and discretion with sensitive or confidential information.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Working Conditions: This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order signed September 19, 2025. Due to the recent federally-mandated increased financial expense, the university is not in a position to absorb this significantly increased cost of sponsorship for new H-1B petitions at this time. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.
This position is benefit eligible. Stetson University offers a variety of benefits for our full-time employees including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, employer paid life and disability insurance, generous leave and holiday benefits, employer retirement contributions, tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, and others. All employees are also eligible to enjoy our Hatter Perks which include a variety of discounts and special privileges within our community.


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