Counseling Specialist

North Idaho College•Chesterfield, MO

1d•$53,903 - $64,684•Onsite

About The Position

Support student wellbeing and academic success by providing comprehensive, student-centered counseling services. The Counseling Specialist delivers individual and group counseling, conducts mental health assessments, and provides crisis intervention and case management to help students navigate personal challenges that may impact their educational goals. In this role, you will assess student needs and provide brief therapy, referrals, and coordinated care, including suicide risk assessment and crisis response. You’ll administer and interpret standardized assessments to inform treatment and track outcomes, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards. You’ll also develop and facilitate workshops and outreach initiatives that promote mental health awareness, prevention, and stigma reduction across campus. Working collaboratively with campus departments and community partners, you will help connect students to a network of resources that support their overall wellbeing.

Requirements

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work.
A minimum of two years full-time related experience.
Experience with assessment and management of mental health issues for adults and/or adolescents.
Must hold a current and unrestricted license or be eligible for LPC or LMSW in State of Idaho.
Strong crisis intervention and assessment skills.
Solid understanding of mental health treatment and addiction issues.
Ability to communicate effectively in both one-on-one and group settings.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Proficient in electronic health records and standard technology tools.
Sound clinical judgment and professionalism.
Ability to build trust with students.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Deliver individual and group counseling.
Conduct mental health assessments.
Provide crisis intervention and case management.
Assess student needs and provide brief therapy, referrals, and coordinated care.
Perform suicide risk assessment and crisis response.
Administer and interpret standardized assessments to inform treatment and track outcomes.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Ensure compliance with ethical and professional standards.
Develop and facilitate workshops and outreach initiatives that promote mental health awareness, prevention, and stigma reduction.
Collaborate with campus departments and community partners to connect students to resources.