Licensed Counselor (.60 FTE)

Colorado State University Pueblo's Wolfpack Counseling Center provides accessible, student-centered mental health services that support the academic success, personal well-being, and overall development of CSU Pueblo students. The Counseling Center works collaboratively with professionals across Wolfpack Wellness, including counseling staff, psychiatric providers, and campus partners, to connect students with appropriate care and resources.

This benefits-eligible Licensed Counselor position works approximately 24 hours per week (.60 FTE), offering the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical care within a university setting while maintaining a reduced professional schedule. The position combines direct counseling services with crisis intervention, collaborative care, and campus outreach while providing the stability and benefits associated with university employment.

Counselors at CSU Pueblo work as part of an interdisciplinary team committed to supporting student well-being. In addition to direct clinical work, the position has opportunities to contribute to mental health education, prevention, outreach, and the broader health and wellness of the campus community.

Professional Practice with a Reduced Schedule

The Licensed Counselor provides assessment, individual counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, referral, and care coordination for CSU Pueblo students. Working approximately 24 hours per week, this position offers licensed professionals an opportunity to maintain an active clinical practice within a collaborative environment while working a reduced schedule. 

Duties include:

Counseling and Clinical Care

• Provide individual counseling services to students, including intake assessment, diagnostic impression, treatment planning, goal development, therapeutic intervention, and evaluation of progress.
• Assess student needs and determine the appropriate level of care, including referrals for psychological testing, psychiatric services, medication management, higher levels of care, or other mental health services when appropriate.
• Collaborate with counselors, the Wolfpack Wellness Team, psychiatric providers, and the Director of the Wolfpack Counseling Center to coordinate care and support positive student outcomes.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention when students may present an imminent danger to themselves or others, including coordination of immediate evaluation and treatment when necessary.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record, including intake information, assessments, diagnostic impressions, treatment plans, progress notes, interventions, crisis documentation, and referrals.
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals and adjust interventions or recommend additional services based on individual student needs.

Education and Campus Outreach

• Provide mental health education, outreach, and training for students, faculty, and staff.
• Support programming and educational activities for campus populations that may include Residence Life staff, student athletes, Greek Life organizations, classrooms, and other university groups.
• Participate in staff, department, and divisional meetings to support coordination of counseling services and alignment with departmental and university goals.

Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain professional licensure, strengthen clinical knowledge and skills, and remain current with developments in the field.

Salary

$37,000 to $43,000

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Current Colorado licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Knowledge and skill in crisis intervention.
• Experience working with electronic health records.
• Two or more years of experience providing individual, couples, and/or group counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Additional certification or specialized training in an area of counseling practice.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship and is an on-site, in person position.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position

• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred 

• copy of Colorado issued LCSW or LPC licensure

Application Instructions

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Applications submitted through NEOGOV will not be accepted. All application materials must be submitted through the linked external posting site. 

Application Closing Date
Open until filled, all applications received by September 8th, 2026 will receive full consideration.About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.  CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution.  Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.  

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report.  CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience.  Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible benefit plan 
• Basic term life insurance 
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance 
• Long-term disability insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Travel accident insurance 
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance 
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

About Pueblo, Colorado 
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west.  The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety. 

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices. 

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at [email protected].

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).