New Mexico State University·Las Cruces, New Mexico
Provide individual and group counseling to students regarding personal adjustment, academic concerns, and life planning. Collaborate with medical providers and campus professionals to deliver comprehensive, student-centered care and crisis intervention.
Bethany Wellman, 575-646-1512bwellman@nmsu.edu
External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: **Advertising Summary**
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 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, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, 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 have the opportunity to develop outreach programs, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and help foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus community. We welcome candidates who are currently licensed or who are eligible to obtain New Mexico licensure within the required timeframe after hire. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to student success can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to helping Aggies thrive.
Position Title: Counselor
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 520700-Counseling and stu dev ctr
Location: Las Cruces
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 54000
1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
Provide individual counseling to students in personal and interpersonal adjustment, academic concerns, and career and life planning. Provides referrals to outside resources as appropriate. Consults with faculty, staff and others as appropriate to provide an optimum environment for student success. Serves as liaison to organizations on campus.
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications: LCSW or LISW
Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree
Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
No or very limited physical effort required.
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Market context
Counselor positions in New Mexico are often tied to steady demand in schools, behavioral health, and community settings, where employers look for candidates who can support students or clients with counseling, documentation, and coordination. These roles can be competitive because the preferred credentials—such as a master’s degree and LCSW or LISW licensure—may strengthen an application, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm whether your degree, experience, and licensure status align before submitting.