Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo
Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Mental Health Counselor

Job

San Juan College, Farmington NM

Farmington, NM (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/7/2026

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
56
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

Position Summary San Juan College is seeking a licensed Mental Health Counselor to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support services to our diverse student population. This position plays a key role in promoting student well-being through individual counseling, outreach initiatives, wellness presentations, and collaboration with campus partners. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students navigate personal and academic challenges, committed to providing high-quality mental health care, and dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment. Why Join San Juan College? Located in the beautiful Four Corners region of northwest New Mexico, San Juan College serves approximately 10,000 students annually and is committed to educating and empowering individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, we offer outstanding benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness incentives, free gym membership, and more. Join a collaborative team that values Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provides individual therapy based on case information to San Juan College students; documents therapy sessions; refers students to local mental health agencies. Provides crisis intervention services. Participates in weekly counseling staff sessions; reviews case information and discusses counseling issues and concerns. Oversees and monitors the colleges virtual counseling program (UWill) If assigned to serve on the college's Behavioral Intervention Team, provides psychological/behavioral perspective as needed. Provides consultative support to the college's Behavioral Intervention Team as needed. Develops, publicizes, and delivers mental health presentations or workshops. Develops, implements and maintains on-going mental health outreach efforts. Works with counseling team to develop, update, and maintain counseling policies and protocols. Maintain current licensure requirements. Performs related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Holds current Master's Degree level or higher NM License in a clinical mental health field such as: LISW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. Has at least 1 year of counseling experience directly related to the duties specified as a fully licensed, independent counselor.