Wellness Counselor Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Wellness Counselor
Category:
Full-time Staff
Subscribe:
Department:
Student Affairs – Student Support Services
Locations:
Lowell, MA
Posted:
Jun 12, 2025
Closes:
Jul 3, 2025 – 11:59 PM EDT
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
189147
About Middlesex Community College:
Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.
The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.
As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.
Job Description:
Title:
Wellness Counselor
Unit:
Full-time MCCC Professional Staff, Senior Academic Counselor, Grade 06
Department:
Student Support Services, Wellness Resource Center
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Student Support Services
Date:
June 12, 2025
General Summary:
The Wellness Counselor provides short-term, multiculturally competent psychological counseling and support to a highly diverse student population, fostering their personal development and academic success. This individual establishes and maintains partnerships with regional agencies to facilitate referral-based services for students requiring ongoing support. Additionally, the Wellness Counselor consults with faculty, staff, and administrators, offering professional development on student mental health and crisis intervention strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Counseling Assessment, Referral, and Crisis Intervention:
Assess and refer students to external mental health resources; provide onsite and virtual goal-oriented, short-term counseling as needed.
Respond to psychological emergencies and emotional crises, conducting clinical risk assessments and coordinating immediate outside services when necessary.
Establish and maintain relationships with area agencies, private referral options, and community resources to connect students requiring ongoing or specialized psychotherapy.
Consultation:
Advise faculty, staff, and administrators on student mental health concerns.
Participate in college service initiatives, including the Student Assessment and Intervention Team and the JED Campus initiative; assist with preliminary threat/risk assessments related to self-harm or harm to others.
Provide input on new, ongoing, or specialized student mental health-related grants and projects.
Develop and facilitate training for faculty, staff, and administrators on student mental health support strategies.
Mental Health Wellness Programs:
Support the development and coordination of the Counseling Internship Program in collaboration with regional graduate programs; supervise master’s-level interns, overseeing daily activities, training, and clinical evaluations.
Partner with MCC staff, faculty, and external collaborators to create and deliver student mental health wellness programs, including psychoeducational workshops, informational outreach, and related initiatives.
General and Administrative Functions:
Manage administrative responsibilities related to departmental operations.
Develop assessment strategies to evaluate and enhance service effectiveness.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
5-10 years of experience in psychological counseling, clinical and risk assessment, and crisis intervention; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Current Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), with at least three years of post-licensure experience and the ability to supervise master’s-level clinical interns.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in computer-based technologies, including Outlook, Zoom, and electronic health records.
Experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
Bilingual skills are a plus
Additional Information:
Salary Range:
$99,589 is the starting salary for Column H under the MCCC Salary grids for a Grade 6 rank; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings:
State Employees’ Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
Access to the Commonwealth’s Mass4You, employee assistance program
Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location:
Lowell campus with travel to Bedford as needed/scheduled
Hours:
37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire, this position will be eligible for a maximum of one day of telework in accordance with the College’s telework policy.
Expected Start Date:
August 2025
Application Deadline:
July 3, 2025
