Assistant Director of Counseling Services

Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking candidates for a full-time Assistant Director of Counseling Services.  This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 10-month position (August 1 to May 31).  Start date for the position is January 5, 2026, or as soon as possible after this date.

NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, more than seven weeks of paid time off per year with vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.

The Assistant Director of Counseling Services will provide short-term mental health counseling to university students and will assist in the design and implementation of outreach/educational programming to students, faculty, and staff.  The Assistant Director of Counseling Services will maintain relationships with outside referral sources in order to facilitate appropriate referrals for students as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term counseling to students on a variety of issues impacting the student's academic success or quality of life.  Provide walk-in/crisis intervention as needed. 
• Collaborating with the Director of Counseling Services and campus security, respond to student or campus emergency/crisis situations.  Complete risk assessment as needed.
• Assist in the design and implementation of outreach/education programs to students, faculty and staff.  Respond to faculty/staff requests for programming.  Participate in yearly Peer Assistant training for Residential Education.
• Coordinate referrals to off-campus sources as needed.  Maintain relationships on campus and with outside resources in order to facilitate appropriate referrals for students as needed.  Coordinate post-hospitalization interviews for students.
• Develop and maintain records of each student contact.  Ensure confidentiality of treatment records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Licensed Mental Health Practitioner required with current Nebraska license in good standing. 
  • Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) strongly preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience (post-degree) in mental health counseling. 
• Proven successful experience in providing counseling services to college-age students preferred.
• Excellent counseling, crisis intervention, and risk assessment skills/knowledge regarding college student/young adult mental health and well-being.
• Strong ability to facilitate interpersonal relationships and communicate with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and referral sources.
• Experience designing and implementing outreach programming on a college/university campus.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong initiative and the ability to independently implement and follow through on projects.
• Must be available to occasionally work after hours and/or on weekend for crisis intervention, campus-wide crisis, or selected outreach activities.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks and meet scheduled deadlines.
• Excellent and timely record keeping practices compliant with center policies and applicable state laws.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative processes and in consultative relationships.
• Willingness to learn the guidelines, policies, and rules associated with the academic functions of the University.
• Willingness to learn and use new technologies and/or software programs for scheduling and documentation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU’s Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

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