What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Counselor position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF02124 Job Title Clinical Counselor Position Number 108021 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 13 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $59,000 - $66,000 (salary pro-rated to reflect academic year - 22 pay periods). Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year
Department Information
Department Counseling Center Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 26, 2026. Applications received after February 26, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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Position Summary
Provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy for undergraduate and graduate students experiencing psychological and developmental difficulties. Provide consultation with members of the university community and develop outreach programs to promote mental health and a sense of belonging for all students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Assess the causes and seriousness of a broad range of problems presented by students experiencing psychological and psycho-social difficulties. Develop plans to assist students in dealing with these difficulties.
Provide culturally resonant counseling and therapy in the form of individual and/or group services directly to our diverse college student community. This may include the delivery of remote services via teletherapy (e.g., Zoom and WebEx) and delivering services in alternate locations on campus.
Assist severely troubled students who need psychiatric consultation, medication, hospitalization, and/or the management of life-threatening situations.
Assist with the training and supervision of graduate students from the various helping disciplines who intern at the Counseling Center.
Provide consultative assistance to various persons and agencies within the campus community on matters of broad developmental and mental health concerns.
Speak confidently and knowledgeably to students, faculty, staff, and administrators about cultural issues. Collaborate with all persons effectively and affirmingly.
Provide affirming and effective services to students across diverse racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, sexual, and religious identities.
Develop and implement outreach programs for prevention of dysfunction and marginalization.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform other duties as required.
Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Current licensure within the State of Rhode Island or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 02/05/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16148
Posting Number SF02124 Job Title Clinical Counselor Position Number 108021 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 13 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $59,000 - $66,000 (salary pro-rated to reflect academic year - 22 pay periods). Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year
Department Information
Department Counseling Center Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 26, 2026. Applications received after February 26, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
Provide individual and group counseling and psychotherapy for undergraduate and graduate students experiencing psychological and developmental difficulties. Provide consultation with members of the university community and develop outreach programs to promote mental health and a sense of belonging for all students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Assess the causes and seriousness of a broad range of problems presented by students experiencing psychological and psycho-social difficulties. Develop plans to assist students in dealing with these difficulties.
Provide culturally resonant counseling and therapy in the form of individual and/or group services directly to our diverse college student community. This may include the delivery of remote services via teletherapy (e.g., Zoom and WebEx) and delivering services in alternate locations on campus.
Assist severely troubled students who need psychiatric consultation, medication, hospitalization, and/or the management of life-threatening situations.
Assist with the training and supervision of graduate students from the various helping disciplines who intern at the Counseling Center.
Provide consultative assistance to various persons and agencies within the campus community on matters of broad developmental and mental health concerns.
Speak confidently and knowledgeably to students, faculty, staff, and administrators about cultural issues. Collaborate with all persons effectively and affirmingly.
Provide affirming and effective services to students across diverse racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, sexual, and religious identities.
Develop and implement outreach programs for prevention of dysfunction and marginalization.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform other duties as required.
Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Current licensure within the State of Rhode Island or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related filed.
- Experience in counseling or psychotherapy at a college or university or with a similar aged population.
- Current licensure within the State of Rhode Island or ability to obtain within six months of appointment.
- Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment.
- Psychotherapy experience, including the provision of services to individuals and groups.
- Knowledge of individual pathology and normal developmental challenges with considerations of culture and context.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a college counseling center in a higher education setting.
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 02/05/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16148
Salary : $59,000 - $66,000