What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Counselor position at Inside Higher Ed?
Posting Date:
09/18/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
1127202
Position Title:
Staff Counselor
Hiring Range Minimum:
Salary commensurate with experience
Hiring Range Maximum:
Salary commensurate with experience
Union Type:
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months Per Year:
12
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
No
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students.Provides culturally informed outreach and prevention services to students, faculty, and staff, particularly focused on needs of BIPOC students.Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Serve on campus-wide committees.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp:
PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
Diana Kiefer
Department Contact Phone Number:
603-646-3800
Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title:
Heather Earle, PhD, Director, Counseling Center
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) An Essential Function Of This Job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83014
Description:
Provide clinical services, including individual/ group counseling, triage and initial assessments, crisis intervention and participates in the emergency coverage 24-hour rotation system.
Percentage Of Time:
60
Description:
Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate prevention and outreach education programs.
Percentage Of Time:
25
Description:
Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding mental health issues that affect the well-being of students.
Percentage Of Time:
15
09/18/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
1127202
Position Title:
Staff Counselor
Hiring Range Minimum:
Salary commensurate with experience
Hiring Range Maximum:
Salary commensurate with experience
Union Type:
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months Per Year:
12
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only
Is this a term position?:
No
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, on-call crisis intervention and management (daytime and after hours), risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals to Dartmouth College students.Provides culturally informed outreach and prevention services to students, faculty, and staff, particularly focused on needs of BIPOC students.Participates in psycho-educational activities that address students’ developmental needs and consults with faculty and staff regarding psychological distressed students. Serve on campus-wide committees.
Required Qualifications - Education And Yrs Exp:
PhD plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:
- Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Master of Social Work (MSW).
- Two to three years direct clinical experience (can include internship).
- Demonstrated experience providing counseling to BIPOC student population.
- Demonstrated experience in development of programming that addresses the unique counseling needs of BIPOC student populations.
- College or university counseling center experience.
- License or License-eligible within two years of hire in New Hampshire required.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary college/university counseling center setting.
- Strong crisis intervention and consultation skills, including skills in suicide assessment and intervention; awareness of how to facilitate voluntary/involuntary hospitalization; skills in conferring with faculty, staff and students regarding emergency situations.
- Demonstrated competency, experience, and commitment to issues of diversity in the delivery of clinical services and in outreach/programming.
Diana Kiefer
Department Contact Phone Number:
603-646-3800
Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title:
Heather Earle, PhD, Director, Counseling Center
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is Driving a Vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth Vehicle Or Off Road Vehicle, Rental Car, Personal Car) An Essential Function Of This Job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83014
Description:
Provide clinical services, including individual/ group counseling, triage and initial assessments, crisis intervention and participates in the emergency coverage 24-hour rotation system.
Percentage Of Time:
60
Description:
Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate prevention and outreach education programs.
Percentage Of Time:
25
Description:
Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding mental health issues that affect the well-being of students.
Percentage Of Time:
15
- : Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- : Performs other duties as assigned