University Counselor

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

87d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dedicated team at New Mexico State University's Aggie Health & Wellness Center and make a lasting impact on the lives of college students. We are seeking a compassionate, licensed mental health professional who is passionate about promoting student well-being, resilience, and academic success. As a member of our integrated Student Health & Well-Being team, you'll provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and consultation while collaborating with medical providers, health educators, and other campus professionals to deliver comprehensive, student-centered care. In this rewarding role, you'll also have the opportunity to develop innovative outreach programs, mentor future clinicians, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and help shape initiatives that foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus community. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise, creativity, and commitment to student success are valued, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to helping Aggies thrive.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure in New Mexico (e.g., LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or licensed Psychologist) or eligibility for licensure within six months of hire.
• LCSW or LISW

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and counseling services that are remedial, preventive (primary & secondary), and developmental in nature through direct intervention with students using individual and group programming.
• Initiate and implement a wide range of culturally responsive clinical services to enhance student well-being and retention.
• Support the campus community by providing consultation, outreach programming, and crisis interventions that address mental health issues and foster an inclusive and diverse campus climate.
• Consult with trainees and clinical professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team within an integrated health center.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to support a diverse student population by partnering with student support services, multicultural centers, and academic departments to develop joint initiatives addressing student mental health.

What This Job Offers

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