Counselor

24 hours ago

Brookings, SD, United States Dakota State University Full-time
Counselor

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on students' lives and supporting their success both in college and beyond? At South Dakota State University, our team of experienced and qualified counselors provides confidential, personalized assistance through Counseling Services, all at no cost to students. We are looking for a compassionate, people-focused individual to join our team. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, South Dakota. The SDSU Counseling Center is dedicated to fostering our student body's holistic well-being and academic success. We aim to empower students to navigate personal and academic challenges, develop resilience and achieve their fullest potential through compassionate, confidential, and culturally sensitive support. By offering a range of counseling services, workshops and resources, we strive to create an inclusive environment that promotes mental health awareness, personal growth, and a balanced life, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive in their educational journey and beyond. Must be authorized to work in the U.
S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is responsible for providing mental health treatment to students, supporting them in overcoming and managing emotional challenges, enhancing student retention, and responding to mental health emergencies at SDSU.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.

We offer
a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

Minimum

Qualifications:
Master's degree in the area of counseling or closely related area by start date. Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

Qualifications:
Experience working in a University setting. Experience working in crisis intervention, specializing in de-escalation, suicide prevention or trauma-informed care. Experience providing educational training on mental health issues and facilitating group counseling. Advanced education in theory, practice and applications of sports counseling techniques. LPC, LPCMH, LMFT, MSW, or CCDCIII level licensure in the state of South Dakota.