Staff Counselor Northern State University Posting Number:

NFE03199P

DepartmentL NSU-Counseling Center Physical Location of Position (City):

Aberdeen Posting Text:

THE OPPORTUNITY

: Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Health Services, the Staff Counselor is responsible for providing personal counseling to students through individual and group therapy. The successful candidate will create and participate in presentations and workshops in classrooms, residence halls, and the community along with other Counseling Services team members. An essential member of the Student Affairs team charged with providing high-quality care for students at Northern State University.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES

A. Provide effective individual and group counseling for students in-person and via tele-mental health. B. Maintain accurate and timely counseling records on students receiving services. C. Knowledge of technology and ethical concerns associated with telehealth services. D. Provide education, training, and support to the campus community regarding the needs of students through outreach, programming, and consultation. E. Maintain knowledge of referral resources on campus and in the local community to meet the needs of students. F. Collaborate with community partners to assist students in managing acute crises, disruptions and conflicts. G. Assist the Director in the supervision and training for graduate interns in the Counseling program. H. Attends meetings as needed. I. Perform other duties related to the above responsibilities as assigned by the Director. J. Aids and consult with faculty and staff on matters of behavior health while maintaining confidentiality. K. Establish and maintain liaisons with other agencies and university departments. L. Present or assist in presenting on a variety of behavior health topics. M. Perform other duties related to the above responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field.
• One year of experience counseling in a clinical setting, preferably in a college setting.
• Licensed professional counselor in the State of South Dakota or license eligible.
• Familiarity with college student population and/or previous experience working with college students
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Contributes to the Northern Experience by supporting admissions and retention efforts on campus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational skills specifically in record keeping and time management.
• Ability to relate empathetically and effectively with a variety of people.
• Excellent interpersonal/group communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and building a sense of belonging for all students.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment.
• Limited weekend and evening work, no on-call responsibilities.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the coordination and development of marketing materials such as printed materials, website content, and other media.
• Facilitates select key results from Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2025-2030).
• Responsible for gathering and preparing data for the Student Affairs Assessment Report.
• Serves on university-wide committees and task forces as needed.

Posting Date:

09/15/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Open Until Filled First Consideration Date:

10/01/2026

Advertised Salary:

$51,000-53,000 To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9831361 "">https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/49745 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement je-8d08129158bc47b6b4bbf77f53561707