Ferris State University·Big Rapids, Michigan
Provide short-term individual, couple, and group mental health counseling and crisis intervention for university students. Coordinate care through referrals and maintain confidential electronic client records while collaborating with campus departments.
Position Title: Personal Counselor Temporary (17 weeks) Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:
62901 - Personal Counseling Center
Advertised Salary: $19,288 Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Health Benefit Plans [https://www.ferris.edu/administration/adminandfinance/human/Benefits/faculty.htm]
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety plans for students identified as a risk to themselves or others on an as-needed basis. This will include partnering with various campus departments in handling mental health emergencies.
Respond to campus/local community tragedies, including but not limited to student suicide or death.
Maintain a high quality of care coordination for clients, including adequate referrals for evaluation or treatment, communicating with involved treatment providers, supporting family members when appropriate, tracking students of concern, while maintaining appropriate and timely confidential client records in an electronic record system.
Attends and participates in student services and other appropriate campus meetings.
Directly report to the Director of the Personal Counseling Center.
Responsible for maintaining professional competence and license(s) by continuing relevant professional training and development in best practices.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated protected information and performing duties in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, legal mandates, and code of ethics.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Participates in all other duties as requested and/or assigned by the Director.
Provides support staff functions and coverage in the absence of support staff with the other counselors. Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere as a partner within the department as well as the campus community.
Must be comfortable with computer software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and navigating an electronic medical records system.
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their Master's Degree in Professional Counseling, and/or Counseling Psychology, and/or Clinical Psychology, and/or Social Work, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or comparable mental health professional degree from an accredited college or university. Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Requires a Master's degree in a mental health professional field and an active license to practice in Michigan. Candidates must have demonstrated experience counseling clients with diverse psychological and emotional health concerns.
Market context
In Michigan, temporary personal counselor roles often draw steady interest because schools and clinics need licensed mental health support on short timelines. These openings are competitive when they require a master’s degree, an active Michigan license, and experience with diverse psychological and emotional concerns. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then tailor your application to show licensure status and relevant counseling settings.