Mental Health Counselor
CHESS•Farmington, NM
•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite
About The Position
San Juan College is seeking a licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support services to our diverse student population. This position plays a key role in promoting student well-being through individual counseling, outreach initiatives, wellness presentations, and collaboration with campus partners. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students navigate personal and academic challenges, committed to providing high-quality mental health care, and dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment.
Requirements
- Holds current Master’s Degree level or higher NM License in a clinical mental health field such as: LISW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
- Has at least 1 year of counseling experience directly related to the duties specified as a fully licensed, independent counselor.
- Cover Letter (Required)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)
- List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required)
- Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
Responsibilities
- Provides individual therapy based on case information to San Juan College students; documents therapy sessions; refers students to local mental health agencies.
- Provides crisis intervention services.
- Participates in weekly counseling staff sessions; reviews case information and discusses counseling issues and concerns.
- Oversees and monitors the colleges virtual counseling program (UWill).
- If assigned to serve on the college’s Behavioral Intervention Team, provides psychological/behavioral perspective as needed.
- Provides consultative support to the college’s Behavioral Intervention Team as needed.
- Develops, publicizes, and delivers mental health presentations or workshops.
- Develops, implements and maintains on-going mental health outreach efforts.
- Works with counseling team to develop, update, and maintain counseling policies and protocols.
- Maintain current licensure requirements.
- Performs related duties.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- generous paid leave
- retirement plans
- tuition waiver
- wellness incentives
- free gym membership
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
- Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
- Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
- Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
- Flex Spending accounts
- Life and Disability coverage
- Employee Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition waiver
- Free SJC Gym Membership
- Free Library services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
