Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences·Worcester, Massachusetts
The Mental Health Counselor provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to graduate students. They also develop outreach programming and provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding student mental health needs.
The Counseling Services office seeks a temporary full-time time in-person Mental Health Counselor, to provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management, consultation, and outreach programming support on our Worcester campus. The Mental Health Counselor works directly with graduate and professional level students enrolled in year-round accelerated healthcare programs, providing clinical treatment and services that support their social and emotional needs and academic success. The Mental Health Counselor provides consultation to faculty and staff related to student mental health needs and supports the larger campus community by developing and initiating outreach programming specific to mental health and wellness topics. This is an in-person, full-time temporary 35 hour per week position through December 15, 2026.
75%
Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention and case management services via in-person and telehealth sessions
Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning using ethical and legal standards and best practices
Assist with the mental health related leave of absence and post-hospitalization processes for students in coordination with the Dean of Students office to support students successful return to the campus community and academic programs
Provide consultation to faculty and staff on student concerns as appropriate and consistent with ethical and legal standards
Maintain clinical notes and necessary clinical documentation, administrative forms, and electronic records in accordance with department policy, ethical standards, and state and federal laws
Engage and participate in clinical supervision and consultation, adhering to ethical standards, and best-practices
Requires an understanding of the educational, developmental, cultural, and social needs of a student population comprised of domestic and international students
Collaborate with fellow Counseling Services staff on centralization efforts to ensure that services, policies, and procedures remain equitable and consistent across campuses and implement Quality Improvement initiatives.
Participate in centralized staff trainings and retreats
20%
Develop and deliver mental health outreach programming and education to include campus-wide active and passive initiatives, periodic classroom presentations, and delivering orientation programming
Contribute to departmental resource development, including developing website resources and informational materials, as needed
Market context
Demand for mental health counselors in Massachusetts is typically steady across schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for roles involving individual counseling and crisis support. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, Massachusetts licensure or license eligibility, and experience that shows readiness to manage high-need caseloads. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then prepare licensure details and examples of crisis-management work before applying.
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