Counselor

Overview

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG is recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. It is ranked No. 1 in North Carolina for net cost by The New York Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal, helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Counseling & Psychological Services is a unit within UNCG's Student Health Services. It provides a wide range of counseling and psychological services to currently enrolled UNCG students. The services may include : workshops, group therapy, short term individual counseling, and a variety of outreach programs designed to promote self-help and personal growth.

Position Summary

Group counseling and / or workshops to address students' mental and emotional health needs. Short term individual counseling and / or psychotherapy in the areas of personal and educational difficulties, social conflicts, significant adjustment problems, and mental and emotional disorders, including initial assessments and crisis intervention. Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders. Appropriate clinical collaboration, consultation and documentation. Clinical Consultation and Outreach Programs that address developmental issues of students, as well as mental and emotional needs of students. Training of practicum / intern graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree.
• A license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) or Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical mental health treatment to individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and / or underserved populations.
• Demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the DSM-5.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group / workshop modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

An earned Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree. A North Carolina license is required to allow the practice of Counseling (LCMHC / LCMHCA) or Social Work (LCSWA / LCSW).

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $60,000 - $70,457

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Student Health Services - 44604

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09 / 30 / 2025

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 10 / 14 / 2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time : 75%

Psychotherapy

Percentage Of Time : 5%

Consultation and Outreach

Percentage Of Time : 5%

Training

Percentage Of Time : 10%

Collaborative and Critical Engagement

Percentage Of Time : 5%

Other Duties as Assigned

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist : R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort : Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Reading - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - R, Sitting - R, Walking - R

Work Environment Inside - C

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)

Do you have counseling experience in a college counseling setting? (Open Ended Question)

Do you have the required license to practice Counseling (Licensed Professional Counselor) or Social Work (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)?

Have you earned a Master of Social Work or Master of Counseling degree?

Have you demonstrated proficiency in providing clinical mental health treatment to individuals from culturally diverse populations, as well as underrepresented and / or underserved populations? (Open Ended Question)

How have you demonstrated understanding and clinical application of the intersectionality of identity and mental health? (Open Ended Question)

Are you proficient with the DSM-5?

Have you demonstrated proficiency in delivering mental health interventions via individual and group / workshop modalities? (Open Ended Question)

Have you demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and team members? (Open Ended Question)

Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying :

Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

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