University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Counselor. The Counselor provides individual, group, and relationship counseling to support the mental health of UNL students, responds to mental health emergencies, conducts trainings and workshops, collaborates with university professionals, and performs routine case management.
Highlights
Provide individual, group, and relationship counseling and psychotherapy to UNL students.
Respond to mental health emergencies on campus.
Conduct trainings, presentations, workshops, and classroom presentations related to CAPS services.
Collaborate with University Health Center staff and campus professionals.
Perform routine case management and consult with colleagues.
Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and at least one year of full-time counseling experience post-degree.
Must be eligible for licensure as a Provisional Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska prior to start date.
Preferred candidates demonstrate ability to support diverse student groups and have experience with eating disorders, body image issues, and university counseling centers.
Salary starts at $55,000 with a licensure career ladder increasing pay up to $70,000 for Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, and options for an 11-month work schedule with independent licensure and one year at CAPS.
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Counselor Department | Counseling & Psychological Services-10651 Requisition Number | S_250546 Posting Open Date | 07/07/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/23/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community. Counseling and Psychological Services has a career ladder that increases salary upon receiving one’s independent license. We also allow Counselors to opt into working an 11-month position when they have worked at least one year at CAPS and have their independent license. UNL invests in our employees:Counseling and Psychology Services has a Licensure Career Ladder ProgramPLMHP starting at $55kLMHP starting at $60kLiMHP starting at $70k Counseling and Psychological Services has the option of working an 11 month position when independently licensed and having worked at CAPS for one year. Vacation, sick, and holiday pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with University match Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents Exclusive staff discounts Continuous improvement and innovation Professional development through training and education And much more! The department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking a Counselor to join our team! In this role you will support the UNL student population’s mental health care. The Counselor assists students in reaching their educational, developmental, and emotional goals by providing psychologically informed diagnostic services, treatment, consultation, and education. Consistent with CAPS’s commitment to excellence, in this position you will connect and support student groups.
As a Counselor you will: Provide individual, group, and relationship counseling and psychotherapy with UNL Students. Be available and provide emergency response to students’ mental health emergencies. Conduct on campus training, presentations, workshops and classroom presentations as it relates to CAPS services. Interact and collaborate with other professionals within the University Health Center and across campus. Collaborate and consult with professional colleagues. Perform routine case management. Applicants interested in group therapy and/or working with body image and disordered eating are also encouraged to apply.
Counseling and Psychology Services has a Licensure Career Ladder Program and once a counselor has their LiMHP and has worked at CAPS for at least one year, they can choose to work an 11 month position with a month in the summer off. Come and grow with us!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. Minimum Required Qualifications | Master’s degree M.A.; M.S.; M.S.W in counseling or closely related field. Must have at least one year working full-time providing counseling & therapy to clients after the master’s degree is conferred. Eligibility for licensure as Provisional Mental Health Practitioner in the State of Nebraska is minimally required and must be secured prior to start date.
Must have at least one year working full-time in a psychological setting providing counseling & therapy to clients after the master’s degree is conferred. Eligibility for licensure as Provisional Mental Health Practitioner in the State of Nebraska is minimally required and must be secured prior to start date. Preferred Qualifications | Clearly demonstrates one’s ability to connect with and support all student groups and populations. Experience working with eating disorder and body image concerns is helpful. Experience working in a comprehensive counseling center at a college or university is helpful. Exposure to stepped care and short-term models of counseling are also helpful. Licensure as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $55,000/yr. minimum How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Tricia Besett-Alesch, Director tbesett-alesch2@unl.edu 402-472-7450 Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
Supplemental Questions
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* To become a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner in the state of Nebraska: You must possess a master's degree or equivalent in a mental health field that includes a practicum or internship with a minimum of 300 clock hours of direct client contact under supervision. Do you meet these requirements? (Open Ended Question)
