Mental Health Counselor

Compensation

• $70,000 - $75,000
• DOE
• Compensation
• Type:
• Exempt
• Employment
• Type:
• Regular
• Grade: E04

Position Summary

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. Why Join San Juan College? Located in the beautiful Four Corners region of northwest New Mexico, San Juan College serves approximately 10,000 students annually and is committed to educating and empowering individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, we offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness incentives, free gym membership, and more. Join a collaborative team that values Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required". Cover Letter (Required) Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required) List of 3 Supervisor References. (Required) Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required) Letters of Recommendation (Optional) This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications occurring on Monday, June 22, 2026. EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us. Below are some of the benefits offered: 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 San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.