Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

000364, 998657

Functional Title

Counselor

Position Type

Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Counseling & Psychological Services is a unit within UNCG's Student Health Services. It provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students. The services may include : workshops, group therapy, short term individual counseling, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth.

Position Summary

Group counseling and / or workshops to address students' mental and emotional health needs. Short term individual counseling and / or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including initial assessments and crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation. Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students. Training of practicum / intern graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree.
• A license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) or Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical mental health treatment to individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and / or underserved populations.
• Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the DSM-5.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group / workshop modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree. A North Carolina

license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (LCMHC / LCMHCA) or Social

Work (LCSWA / LCSW).

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

$60,000 - $70,457

Org #-Department

Student Health Services - 44604

Job Open Date

09 / 30 / 2025

For Best Consideration Date

10 / 14 / 2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt