A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Counseling Center & Psychological Services - 315100 Minimum Qualifications Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina. The successful candidate will be expected to make application for licensure at the start of employment and maintain any licensure status for the continuation of the appointment. License/Certification Required Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, or related field, or Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field, and eligibility for appropriate licensure in North Carolina. The successful candidate will be expected to make application for licensure at the start of employment and maintain any licensure status for the continuation of the appointment. Preferred Qualifications 1. For doctoral applicants, APA approved training for both academic and internship preparation.2. Experience in a university counseling center or demonstrated interest in providing the full range of psychological services offered by the Counseling Center. Candidates should also be committed to a proactive student affairs perspective involving an active relationship with the campus community; be team-oriented and collaborative with students, colleagues, and university staff; and have broad generalist clinical skills in assessing and intervening with a wide range of disorders, concerns, and degrees of pathology. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties of the position include: short-term individual, group, and couples therapy psychological assessment crisis intervention consultation outreach and psychoeducational workshops (sometimes after hours) clinical supervision and training case management as needed liaison/consultant relationships and rotating after hours emergency/crisis on call responsibilities as back-up to ProtoCall. The position includes some administrative duties and roles based on interest areas and desired areas of specialization. Specializations are flexible, based on interest, and could be in areas such as: Eating Disorders Treatment of Trauma Sports Psychology Supervision and Training Behavioral Health Consulting Multicultural Focus Administration and Leadership Or an individualized specialization may be developed.
Work Schedule/Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Suggested Salary Range:
$41,400 - $43,888
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins:
03/16/2026
Proposed Date of Hire:
08/01/2026 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53766 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-73f0f8d8efeedb469d221c30cfc9692e
