Clinical Counselor (Temporary)

Monmouth University•West Long Branch, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Clinical Counselor (Temporary) to work in the Counseling and Prevention Services Department for students. The candidate would be expected to provide direct clinical counseling services to students, use clinical data to conceptualize care and treatment, manage a dynamic schedule of clinical and administrative tasks, make appropriate referrals, host and implement outreach and community education events, assist in the coordination of critical interventions during emergent situations, and collaborate with campus constituents and off-campus providers. This is a temporary, full-time, non-benefits eligible position anticipated from mid-September, 2026 through May, 2027. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
Licensed or license-eligible for independent practice as a psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical alcohol and drug counselor, or professional counselor in the State of New Jersey or able to practice while under the direct supervision of a qualified mental health professional. [Psychologist, LCSW , LCADC , LAC, or LPC ].
Ability to maintain precise record-keeping and confidential documentation of counseling sessions and contacts.
Direct experience in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of clinical disorders within DSM -5 criteria, including, but not limited to, mood, anxiety, stress, and substance use disorders.
Experience in crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy with young adults.
Ability to work independently in the therapeutic relationship while balancing a strong team orientation and systems approach to short-term treatment planning and coordination of services and intervention.
Demonstrate strong organizational, educational, and presentation skills.
Ability to interact with students and adapt work style to small and large groups.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016.

Nice To Haves

Licensed for independent practice as a psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical alcohol and drug counselor, or professional counselor in the State of New Jersey [Psychologist, LCSW , LCADC , or LPC ].
Experience working with student-athletes, military-affiliated students, and/or students in recovery from substance use or trauma.

Responsibilities

Assist students in personal growth and development through clinical counseling and psycho-educational programming.
Utilize clinical interviews and other metrics and interventions to assess the scope of needs for students seeking support for mental health and/or substance use concerns.
Provide time-limited counseling to assist students in reducing symptom severity of mild to moderate general mental health, substance use, and/or performance concerns.
Refer students who exceed the scope of service to off-campus providers/agencies.
Provide appropriate preliminary mental health assessments of students and referral information, as needed, in consultation with the Director.
Provide immediate crisis intervention and assist the Director and other clinicians in coordinating critical intervention during emergencies on campus.
Provide direct counseling services to students on an individual and group basis.
Educate the campus community about general mental health and substance use and promote help-seeking behavior.
Use a holistic wellness model to guide the conceptualization and treatment of a student’s mental health, substance use, and/or performance needs.
Participate in the clinical training program of graduate-level trainees working/volunteering in CPS, as coordinated by the Director or their designee.
Develop and conduct training sessions for various departmental and University-wide training programs.
Participate in New Student Orientation and other Student Engagement initiatives as identified by the Director.
Provide clinical consultations for students referred to counseling due to behavior and/or substance use concerns.
Collaborate with student groups, faculty, and other departments to identify and implement mental health and substance prevention strategies.
Other duties as assigned.