Job Description

Job Location: Misenheimer Campus - Misenheimer, NC 28109
Position Type: Full-Time StaffEducation
Level: Master's Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education

Position Summary
The Mental Wellness Counselor at Pfeiffer University plays a vital role in advancing the University's mission to educate students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. As part of a student-focused community, this position provides compassionate, ethical, and developmentally appropriate mental health services that support the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students.
The Staff Counselor contributes to a campus culture of care by promoting well-being, fostering resilience, and supporting students as they navigate personal challenges within a close-knit, values-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
A. Clinical Counseling & Holistic Student Care
•    Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity development, academic stress, and life transitions.
•    Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans that reflect a holistic understanding of student well-being.
•    Support students in integrating personal, academic, and (when appropriate) spiritual dimensions of their growth.
•    Maintain timely and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional and legal standards.
B. Crisis Response & Student Well-Being
•    Provide crisis assessment and intervention for students experiencing acute distress.
•    Collaborate with campus partners (e.g., Residence Life, Campus Police, Student Development) to ensure coordinated and compassionate responses.
•    Participate in an on-call or after-hours support rotation, as needed in a residential campus environment.
C. Outreach, Prevention & Campus Engagement
•    Design and facilitate outreach programs that promote mental health awareness, resilience, and healthy living.
•    Partner with Residence Life, Athletics, Campus Ministry, and student organizations to extend counseling services across campus.
•    Contribute to a campus culture that encourages care for self and others, reduces stigma, and reflects Pfeiffer's commitment to community and belonging.
D. Consultation & Collaboration
•    Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and administrators in supporting students of concern.
•    Participate in multidisciplinary teams focused on student success, retention, and well-being.
•    Engage actively in the life of the University, contributing to its mission-centered and relational campus environment.
E. Ethical Practice & Professional Growth
•    Adhere to ethical standards of the counseling profession and all applicable laws and regulations.
•    Maintain appropriate licensure and engage in ongoing professional development.
•    Support continuous improvement efforts within Counseling Services.
This position is a full-time position with benefits.
- Paid LTD and Life Insurance
- STD Ins
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
- 403B

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
•    Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
•    Current licensure or license-eligibility in North Carolina (e.g., LCMHC, LCSW, or equivalent).
•    Demonstrated experience providing counseling to college-aged or emerging adult populations.
•    Strong interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills.
Preferred

Qualifications:
•    Full licensure in North Carolina (LCMHC, LCSW).
•    Prior experience in a college or university counseling center.
•    Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and brief therapy models.
•    Comfort working within a faith-informed, values-based institutional context.