Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Mental Health Counselor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts  •  $85k/yr  •  Salem, OR (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Mental Health Counselor
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*** DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS***

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

The mental health counselor is a part-time member of the counseling and health services clinical team, delivering psychological services to members of the Salem State student body. The position is a permanent appointment, open to Massachusetts licensed psychologists/HSPs, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or candidate for above licensure. The counselor is responsible for a range of clinical responsibilities and projects. The primary focus of the work is treatment in the individual therapy modality, but other duties include crisis triage, group therapy, psycho-education, outreach, and assessment.

At Salem State University, we prioritize your professional growth and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. Just as we are committed to student success, we are equally devoted to the well-being of our employees. As a community that values civic engagement, we celebrate the unique identities of our staff and faculty, empowering them to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Join us at an Hispanic and minority-serving institution where your contributions will be valued, and you’ll help shape a socially just world.

*** DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS***

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  1. Terminal degree from an accredited program in social work, mental health counseling, or counseling or clinical psychology (PhD, EdD, or PsyD).
  2. Licensed to practice independently as a social worker (LICSW), LMHC or psychologist (with Health Service Provider designation) in the state of Massachusetts. License eligible will be considered.
  3. Experience providing clinical services to a variety of populations, including people of color and LGBTQIA individuals, and an ability to respect differences in mental health care needs across cultural and other identities.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Previous experience in college counseling center.
  2. Previous crisis intervention experience.
  3. Ability to speak Spanish is strongly preferred.

Working Location

This is a nine-month, part-time, 30 hours per week onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities during the academic year; salary is distributed evenly over 12 months.

Application Instructions

*** DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS***Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on to be considered.

Please apply online at the Salem State Career site and attach resume and cover letter.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Official TitleStaff Associate

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Salem-352 Lafayette St

Job

Education

Agency

Salem State College

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

May 26, 2026, 6:52:52 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary (Pay Basis)

85,000.00-90,000.00Yearly
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