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Counselor

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026

The Counselor provides direct clinical services to students using a brief, developmentally focused model that emphasizes coping skills, resiliency, and academic success. Counselors collaborate with campus and community partners to support students using solution-focused interventions and resources. 


Counseling Services is looking to hire two Counselors in this search.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based, short-term interventions.
  • Conduct intake assessments, risk evaluations, and treatment planning.
  • Support students in developing coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and resilience.
  • Make appropriate referrals to campus resources and community providers when needs exceed the scope of counseling services.
  • Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Participate in outreach, prevention programming, and consultation with faculty and staff.
  • Provide internship supervision and support within their scope of practice.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent.


COMPENSATION:
  • Salary: $55,297 - $65,000
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 


BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 


APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.

Salary : $55,297 - $65,000

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