Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University·Prescott, Arizona
Provide individual, couples, and group counseling using a brief treatment framework, including crisis intervention and student assessments. The role involves collaborating with Wellness Center providers and may include acting as the Director of Counseling Services for Level II positions.
Position is a 12 month/40 hour per week.
Primary responsibilities are to provide individual, couples, and group counseling using a brief treatment framework of counseling.
Crisis intervention is also an essential job duty for this position.
Must be able to conduct appropriate assessments, provide feedback on these assessments, and give appropriate referrals for students who have needs exceeding the scope of work provided by Counseling Services.
The counselor will also consult with Wellness Center providers regarding student needs.
Provide consultation services to concerned faculty, students, and staff.
This position may see students mandated to attend counseling by the University for sanctions associated with infractions of the Universities Drug and Alcohol policy.
The counselor will work collaboratively with the Counseling Center staff, meeting weekly with the Counseling Director.
Protocols are in place and will be followed as far as the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and ACA Code of Ethics.
Will continue to keep current in counseling practices by attending professional conferences and training sessions, required for licensing.
This position may require public presentations to various groups on campus by providing wellness education and outreach to students and staff in conjunction with Human Resources.
This position may require some after-hours availability based on need.
Responsibility of maintaining one’s own up to date and active Liability Insurance is required.
In the Mental Health Counselor II position you will be required to sit in as acting Director of Counseling Services in their absence, or as needed by request of the acting Director. This would require performing the duties of the Director which includes, but is not limited to, providing supervision to any LAC counselors if needed, being a point of contact for the Campus Community and departments, attending weekly Dean of Students meeting and Behavioral Intervention meetings to provide input, and maintain overall operations needs of the Counseling Department.
About us
For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
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Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or a related field and licensure as an LAC or LPC in Arizona. Candidates must be proficient in DSM-5 and various assessment tools, with a preference for experience in university counseling centers.
Market context
Arizona mental health counselor openings often draw steady interest from candidates with graduate training and state licensure, especially in settings that value campus-based experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for DSM-5 fluency, assessment skills, and an Arizona LAC or LPC, while benefits such as paid holidays, personal leave, retirement contributions, and tuition coverage can add to the appeal. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.
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