What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at New Mexico State University?
- 503838
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Jul 29 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Bethany Wellman, 575-646-1512bwellman@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: **Advertising Summary**
Join the dedicated team at New Mexico State University's Aggie Health & Wellness Center and make a lasting impact on the lives of college students. We are seeking a compassionate mental health professional who is passionate about promoting student well-being, resilience, and academic success. As a member of our integrated Student Health & Well-Being team, you'll provide individual and group counseling, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and consultation while collaborating with medical providers, health educators, and other campus professionals to deliver comprehensive, student-centered care.
In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to develop outreach programs, participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, and help foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive campus community. We welcome candidates who are currently licensed or who are eligible to obtain New Mexico licensure within the required timeframe after hire. If you're looking for a collaborative environment where your clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to student success can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to helping Aggies thrive.
Position Details
Position Title: Counselor
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 520700-COUNSELING AND STU DEV CTR
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 54000
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide individual counseling to students in personal and interpersonal adjustment, academic concerns, and career and life planning. Provides referrals to outside resources as appropriate. Consults with faculty, staff and others as appropriate to provide an optimum environment for student success. Serves as liaison to organizations on campus.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
LCSW or LISW
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.