Outreach Counselor Fellowship - Outreach Counselor (Open Rank)

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Counselor is a key member of the CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center (SCCC), responsible for leading all outreach and engagement efforts across campus. This role will develop and implement a comprehensive outreach strategy to promote mental health awareness, increase visibility of the Counseling Center, and drive student engagement with services.
The Outreach Counselor will coordinate presentations, tabling events, and campus-wide initiatives, and will manage the Center’s website and marketing materials. This position requires strong public speaking skills, comfort engaging with diverse groups, and ideally, a background or interest in marketing and communications. The Outreach Counselor will also organize staff and trainees for outreach events and collaborate with campus partners to support student wellness.

Requirements

• Masters degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related field by 5/30/26.
• Registration with DORA in Colorado as a mental health licensure candidate (i.e. LPCC, MFTC, SWC/LSW) by 5/30/26.
• One (1) year of clinical experience; may include internship or fellowship training.
• Masters degree in a counseling-related field from an accredited institution.
• Colorado licensure as LPC, LMFT, LCSW by 5/30/26.
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to provide effective short-term psychotherapy, and work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Strong knowledge of mental health care systems, especially in higher education.
• Ability to communicate effectively in public settings and with diverse audiences.
• Confidence in managing outreach logistics and making strategic decisions.
• Collaborative, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary setting.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and engage in reflective supervision.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain/contribute to a positive team environment.
• Friendly and engaging attitude.
• Adaptable to ongoing organizational change.
• Outstanding customer/mental health consumer service skills.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive services for clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and programmatic initiative.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years of experience in outreach, public speaking, or campus engagement.
• Clinical experience working with college student populations.
• Experience developing and delivering mental health presentations.
• Marketing or communications experience or coursework.
• Bilingual or multilingual counseling abilities.
• Experience developing systems or protocols within clinical or outreach settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic outreach plan for the Counseling Center.
• Coordinate and deliver presentations on mental health topics to student groups, faculty, and staff.
• Organize and assign staff and trainees to outreach events, including tabling, workshops, and speaking engagements.
• Manage the Counseling Center’s website content and printed promotional materials.
• Collaborate with campus departments and student organizations to promote mental health resources and services.
• Develop systems and protocols for tracking outreach efforts and evaluating impact.
• Serve as a visible and approachable representative of the Counseling Center at campus events.
• Provide culturally responsive, short-term individual, crisis, and group counseling as caseload permits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of outreach activities and clinical services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, training seminars, and center-wide initiatives.
• Provide clinical supervision to trainees, fellows, and practicum students as assigned.
• Lead outreach efforts for high-priority or underserved campus populations.
• Co-lead initiatives to enhance trauma-informed, culturally competent outreach practices.
• Consult with staff on outreach strategies for complex or sensitive topics.

Benefits

• The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
• Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level