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Fayetteville State University

Certified Licensed Counselor

🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 27th, 2025

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Fayetteville State University is hiring a Certified Licensed Counselor. The counselor will provide behavioral health and substance use counseling, focusing on reducing self-harm and suicide risks, through individual, couples, and group sessions while supporting the emotional, psychological, and intellectual development of a diverse student population. The role involves delivering presentations and training to promote student well-being and academic success.

Highlights
  • Deliver individual, couples, and group counseling focusing on behavioral health and substance use.
  • Provide transformative presentations and in-service training to support student development.
  • Require a Master’s degree or higher and State Certification in Counseling.
  • Prefer 4-5 years of postgraduate clinical experience, especially in university counseling centers.
  • Experience with military or military-affiliated communities is a plus.
  • Must have strong multicultural competence and experience working with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of counseling literature and ability to conduct assessments and evaluations.
  • Position is full-time and classified as Exempt Professional Staff.
  • Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.
  • Work within the Counseling and Personal Development Center, part of the Division of Student Affairs.

Certified Licensed Counselor Full Description

Certified Licensed Counselor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

 Position Information 
Position Title:  | Certified Licensed Counselor
Working Title:  | Certified Licensed Counselor
Position Number:  | 001245
Full-Time Or Part-Time:  | Full Time
Time Limited Position:  | No
Number of Vacancies:  | 1
Department:  | Counseling and Personal Development Center
Posting Number:  | 0401778
SHRA/EHRA:  | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category:  | Professional
Hiring Range:  | Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency:  | Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization:  | The Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing an exceptional co-curricular experience and supports the academic mission at Fayetteville State University from orientation through graduation. With a strong emphasis on total student development, the division strives to prepare each student for a productive, ethical, and meaningful life after college while fostering an inclusive campus community in support of the university’s educational mission.

The primary mission of The Counseling and Personal Development Center (CPDC) is to provide programs and outreach services to promote student engagement and assist in theemotional, psychological, physical, and intellectual development of students wi
Primary Purpose of the Position:  | The Certified Licensed Counselor serves as a key member of the larger team of committed mental health professionals and promotes emotional well-being and support services to assist in the emotional, psychological, and intellectual development of students with diverse backgrounds. The position is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health/ substance use counseling services to our varied student population with a focus on reducing risks associated with self-harm behaviors and suicidology. The position will provide individual, couples*, and group counseling services, transformative presentations, and in-service training to augment the total educational process, thereby maintaining a climate conducive to all students’ academic growth and development.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:  | 1. Master’s degree or above
2. State Certification in Counseling
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:  | Knowledge of current literature and access to professional memberships. Ability to interpret and utilize assessment data; Ability to conduct comprehensive counseling evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications:  | Four to five (4-5)years of post-graduate clinical experience providing comprehensive behavioral health/ substance use counseling services. Experience in a university counseling center. Preference for candidates with demonstrated experience working with military/military-affiliated communities. Successful candidates will be generalists who are multi-culturally affirming and possess experience in working with diverse populations. Preference for candidates who have experience and a strong interest in providing outreach presentations and group work. Experience in program assessment and evaluation.
Special Instructions To Applicants:  | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Notice to Applicants:  | Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:  |
Open Until Filled:  | Yes

Additional Information for Applicants:  | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:  | This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:  | Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link:  | https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/27432
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you possess an earned graduate degree in counseling psychology or related area? 
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you recognized as a state certified counselor by the State of NC? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you possess experience in a college or university counseling mental health, student health services or wellness center? 
    • Yes
    • No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Documents Continued
  3. Other Documents Continued.
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