Clinical Counselor (Temporary)
Job Category: Health Services/Counseling
Requisition Number: CLINI001377
Posted: August 17, 2026
Full Time
On-site
Rate: $80,000 USD per year
Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Clinical
Counselor (Temporary) to work in the Counseling and Prevention
Services Department for students. The candidate would be expected
to: provide direct clinical counseling services to students; use
clinical data to conceptualize the care and treatment for the
student; manage a dynamic schedule of clinical and administrative
tasks; make appropriate referrals, as needed, in consultation with
the Director; host and implement outreach and community education
events tailored to the needs of students; assist the Director in
the coordination of critical interventions during emergent
situations on campus; collaborate with campus constituents and
off-campus providers and agencies, as needed; support other
Divisional initiatives of Student Life. This is a
temporary, full-time, non-benefits eligible position anticipated
from mid-September, 2026 through May, 2027.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote
position.
Application Materials Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting
documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In
addition to the application, candidates must
upload the following documents. Applications will
not be considered complete for review until all
required documents are uploaded.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
• Professional References
• Other Document
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist students in personal growth and development through
clinical counseling and psycho-educational programming.
• Utilize clinical interviews and other metrics and interventions
to assess the scope of needs for students seeking support for
mental health and/or substance use concerns.
• Provide time-limited counseling to assist students in reducing
symptom severity of mild to moderate general mental health,
substance use, and/or performance concerns.
• Refer students who exceed the scope of service to off-campus
providers/agencies.
• Provide appropriate preliminary mental health assessments of
students and referral information, as needed, in consultation with
the Director.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention and assist the Director
and other clinicians in coordinating critical intervention during
emergencies on campus.
• Provide direct counseling services to students on an individual
and group basis.
• Educate the campus community about general mental health and
substance use and promote help-seeking behavior.
• Use a holistic wellness model to guide the conceptualization
and treatment of a student's mental health, substance use, and/or
performance needs.
• Participate in the clinical training program of graduate-level
trainees working/volunteering in CPS, as coordinated by the
Director or their designee.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for various departmental
and University-wide training programs.
• Participate in New Student Orientation and other Student
Engagement initiatives as identified by the Director.
• Provide clinical consultations for students referred to
counseling due to behavior and/or substance use concerns.
• Collaborate with student groups, faculty, and other departments
to identify and implement mental health and substance prevention
strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, clinical
social work, or a related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible for independent practice as a
psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical alcohol and drug
counselor, or professional counselor in the State of New Jersey or
able to practice while under the direct supervision of a qualified
mental health professional. [Psychologist, LCSW, LCADC, LAC, or
LPC].
• Ability to maintain precise record-keeping and confidential
documentation of counseling sessions and contacts.
• Direct experience in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of
clinical disorders within DSM-5 criteria, including, but not
limited to, mood, anxiety, stress, and substance use
disorders.
• Experience in crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy
with young adults.
• Ability to work independently in the therapeutic relationship
while balancing a strong team orientation and systems approach to
short-term treatment planning and coordination of services and
intervention.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, educational, and
presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with students and adapt work style to small
and large groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication
skills.
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information
appropriately.
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs
in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016.
Preferred Requirements:
• Licensed for independent practice as a psychologist, clinical
social worker, clinical alcohol and drug counselor, or professional
counselor in the State of New Jersey [Psychologist, LCSW, LCADC, or
LPC].
• Experience working with student-athletes, military-affiliated
students, and/or students in recovery from substance use or
trauma.
Questions regarding this search should be directed
to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or
732-263-5629
Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may
close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to
submit your application and all required documentation as quickly
as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Department:
Counseling and Prevention Services
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Total Weeks Per Year
Up to 44 weeks
Hours Per Week:
36.25
Expected Salary:
$80,000
Union:
N/A
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled
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