Professional Counselor (Part-Time)

Title: Professional Counselor (Part-Time)

Application Review Date: 7/8/26

Campus Location: Roanoke

Job Description

The counselor works within a dynamic environment, serving students and educating them in ways to develop themselves personally, educationally, and vocationally, as well as to enhance their overall mental and emotional well-being. This position will provide counseling, crisis intervention, and overall clinical outreach/educational services to the campus community. Responsibilities include intake, assessment, time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, outreach, consultation, and crisis intervention in the areas of mental health and well-being. Assist with the planning and promotion of well-being initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education/experience

Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work or related field from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program, a program accredited by the APA Commission on Accreditation, or a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Licensed in a mental health related discipline in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to become licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Experience in brief intervention, mental health crisis assessment and group therapy.

Licensure and certification required

Licensed or the ability to become licensed as a professional counselor, social worker, or psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Demonstrated experience in brief intervention, mental health crisis assessment, and group therapy.
• Working knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of electronic health records systems.
• Ability to appropriately assess and intervene in crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to treat all people equitably and with a sensitivity to and awareness of cultural differences.
• Considerable knowledge of professional ethics and the ability to apply to current work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental issues of college students.
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior professional clinical experience working in a college/university counseling or community setting. Demonstrated ability to provide outreach, prevention, consultation, and seminar presentations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide your license number on the application documents.

Employment Conditions

Licensed or the ability to become licensed as a professional counselor, social worker, or psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 29

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Hourly Wage/Part-Time

Normal Work Schedule: up to 29 hours per week

Employee Classification: Counselor II

Department: RUC-Student Affairs

Hourly Rate

Range: $26.12 - $35.00/hour (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Evan Collins

Department Contact Phone: (540) 831-1691

Department Contact Email

emcollins@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

• In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
• The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.
• As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.
• The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police.
• You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.