Mental Wellness Counselor

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