Counselor I

Title: Counselor I

VP Area: Health & Counseling Services

Department: Health & Counseling Services

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: Occasional Telework Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30 hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 10

Off Months: June-July

Job Purpose

Provide short-term mental health services, crisis intervention, and outreach to support student well-being; collaborate with campus partners; maintain high standards of clinical practice and documentation; and contribute to departmental initiatives, training, and supervision.

Essential Functions

60% - Mental Health Services

• Provide short-term, culturally responsive mental health services to individuals, couples, and groups, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and comprehensive assessment to address a broad range of student concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, upholding professional, ethical, and regulatory standards, while collaborating with Health & Counseling Services providers and campus partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Respond to students experiencing crisis by delivering brief intervention services focused on safety, stabilization, and connection to appropriate ongoing supports.

15% - Administrative

• Develop and support mental health policy and quality management projects.
• Engage in and support department strategic planning initiatives.
• Support the onboarding and mentoring of counseling staff.

15% - Outreach Activities

• Develop and provide educational resources for students based on data, population needs, and current trends in college mental health.
• Develop and provide education for healthcare staff and other campus partners based on best practices, current mental health care research, and current trends in college mental health.

10% - Supervision

• Receive supervision if needed for licensure.
• Provide clinical supervision to counseling interns when licensed and trained in supervision.
• Consult with the Director of Psychological Services regarding supervision cases and caseloads.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department
  
  

Educational Requirement

Master's Degree

Years Of Related Experience Requirement

1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Certifications And/or Licensures

Licensure or license-eligible as an LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, within 12 months of hire.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Excel, and Word, and other GU specific platforms/software.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and interventions.
• Extensive experience in clinical counseling, including a focus on complex cases.
• Experience with outreach and presentations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor Associate or successfully become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate within 3 months after hire.
• Demonstrated experience providing short-term, solution-focused therapy in a university or similar setting.
• Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in clinical practice.
• Familiarity with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and case management within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills with students, faculty and staff.
• Experience delivering outreach, prevention, or psychoeducational programming on mental health topics.
• Knowledge of developmental and mental health issues affecting college students.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced, high-demand setting.
• Alignment with Gonzaga’s Jesuit values of cura personalis, social justice, and holistic care.
  
  

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $24.85 - $29.82 per hour

Pay Range

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 24.85

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 31.05

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 37.26

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: False

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter