Temporary Mental Health Counselor

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY•Kansas City, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rockhurst University is seeking a temporary part-time Mental Health Counselor for the Fall 2026 semester to work in the Counseling Center. The Counseling Center is a wellness-affirming and collaborative setting within the Student Development Department. The University, founded by the Jesuits in 1910, is a comprehensive institution with approximately 3000 students, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service, with a mission to transform lives through excellence in education. The Counseling Center embodies the University's value of cura personalis (care for the whole person) by providing compassionate, competent, and culturally aware mental health services to students and engaging in outreach to the campus community. This temporary role is crucial for meeting student mental health needs through direct clinical service and outreach, and potentially assisting in the professional development of trainee clinicians.

Requirements

Fully licensed in Missouri in a mental health related field (Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy).
License-eligible candidates are welcome to inquire.
Completed license-eligible degree (master’s or higher) from an accredited program in a mental health related field (Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy).
Relevant experience applicable to providing mental health counseling to college students.
Proficiency in and commitment to multicultural competence.
Experience working with individuals from culturally diverse populations, including underrepresented and/or underserved populations.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Full licensure in Kansas in a mental health related field (Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy) for telehealth services.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a University Counseling Center setting.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools (DSM-5-TR).
Ability to work effectively with traditional and non-traditional college students.
Experience with mental health prevention and outreach activities.
Experience working with students affected by sexual assault, disordered eating, and body image concerns.
Experience with electronic health record systems (e.g., Titanium).

Responsibilities

Provide multiculturally competent clinical services within a short-term therapy framework to students.
Conduct individual counseling/psychotherapy.
Perform crisis intervention.
Maintain clinical documentation.
Initiate appropriate referrals.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and group case consultation.
Provide occasional consultation with faculty or staff regarding students of concern.
As available, provide workshops and presentations to classrooms, residence halls, and student organizations.