Mental Wellness Counselor

Description Position S ummary The Mental Wellness Counselor at Pfeiffer University plays a vital role in advancing the University's mission to educate students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. As part of a student-focused community, this position provides compassionate, ethical, and developmentally appropriate mental health services that support the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students. The Staff Counselor contributes to a campus culture of care by promoting well-being, fostering resilience, and supporting students as they navigate personal challenges within a close-knit, values-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

A. Clinical Counseling & Holistic Student Care

• Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity development, academic stress, and life transitions.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans that reflect a holistic understanding of student well-being.
• Support students in integrating personal, academic, and (when appropriate) spiritual dimensions of their growth.
• Maintain timely and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional and legal standards. B. Crisis Response & Student Well-Being
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention for students experiencing acute distress.
• Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., Residence Life, Campus Police, Student Development) to ensure coordinated and compassionate responses.
• Participate in an on-call or after-hours support rotation, as needed in a residential campus environment. C. Outreach, Prevention & Campus Engagement
• Design and facilitate outreach programs that promote mental health awareness, resilience, and healthy living.
• Partner with Residence Life, Athletics, Campus Ministry, and student organizations to extend counseling services across campus.
• Contribute to a campus culture that encourages care for self and others, reduces stigma, and reflects Pfeiffer's commitment to community and belonging. D. Consultation & Collaboration
• Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and administrators in supporting students of concern.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams focused on student success, retention, and well-being.
• Engage actively in the life of the University, contributing to its mission-centered and relational campus environment. E. Ethical Practice & Professional Growth
• Adhere to ethical standards of the counseling profession and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain appropriate licensure and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within Counseling Services.

This position is a full-time position with benefits. Paid LTD and Life Insurance STD Ins Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange 403

B Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current licensure or license-eligibility in North Carolina (e.g., LCMHC, LCSW, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience providing counseling to college-aged or emerging adult populations.
• Strong interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full licensure in North Carolina (LCMHC, LCSW).
• Prior experience in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and brief therapy models.
• Comfort working within a faith-informed, values-based institutional context.