Licensed Student Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Licensed Student Counselor


Nature of Work


Provides professional counseling to students on academic and personal matters. Provides individual and group therapy and counseling. Responsible for vocational testing and assessment, program development and evaluation and outreach activities. Consults with academic departments and student affairs departments. May be involved in crisis prevention, or aiding with adjustment problems after a major life event. Mantains confidential records.

Examples of Work Performed


Direct clinical services - 65%

• Conduct initial consultations and triage assessments, including walk-in sessions
• Provide diagnosis and treatment recommendations
• Provide referrals and resources
• Provide brief individual, couples, and group counseling
• Provide supervision for clinicians seeking licensure, if qualified
• Provide after-hours/on call services on rotation with other counseling staff

Clinical support responsibilities - 20%

• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in internal clinical consultation
• Participate in staff meetings
• Complete other duties as assigned

Provide prevention and outreach services - 10%

• Provide outreach, psychoeducation, and consultation to the campus community
• May require work after 5 p.m.

Engage in continual professional development - 5%

• Complete continuing education to maintain licensure
• Engage in activities for continual professional development

Required Qualifications
• Master's degree.
• Mental health practitioner's license in Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a college counseling setting is preferred.
• Strong counseling skills and the ability to work cooperatively with the Counseling Center team and knowledge of a variety of computer programs.

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements


Mental health practitioner's license in Nebraska is required.

Other Requirements


Criminal Background Check

Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $49,462 - $61,827 (.900 FTE)


FTE


0.900

FLSA
Exempt


Union Status
NSCPA


Number of Vacancies
2

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
PS1582P


Desired Start Date

Open Date
02/05/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


Wayne State College is seeking 2 Licensed Student Counselors.

General Information


Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement


The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.