Counselor

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Counselor
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
Salary: $51,500
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.
Position Summary:
This position promotes mental health on the campus through direct intervention, outreach programming, consultation and training. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Wellness, the position will be responsible for providing mental health services to the students of Arkansas Tech University. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide mental health counseling for currently enrolled students at Arkansas Tech University.
Conduct psychoeducational workshops and participate in outreach programming, especially as related to alcohol and other drug education.
Coordinate alcohol and drug education on the campus and complete the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act biennial report.
Make referrals for long-term counseling as appropriate.
Provide consultation to students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding college student mental health.
Assist in training activities regarding student mental health.
Provide crisis intervention services to students experiencing mental health emergencies
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Counseling skills.
Public speaking ability.
Critical thinking ability.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Arkansas.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years work experience in a mental health setting.
Experience working in a university setting.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This position reports to the office on the university campus.
Some evening and weekend work is required to effectively administer services and programs and assist the campus community during crisis situations.
Occasional after-hours phone consultation in crisis situations.
What to Submit:
Cover letter.
Resume.
Three professional references.
To be considered for the position of Counselor , all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on September 5, 2025 , before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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Location:
Russellville, AR, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Community And Social Service Occupations

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