Clinical Mental Health Counselor

at University of Maine System in Augusta, Maine, United States

Statement of the job: UMA Counseling Center is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and seek candidates who will contribute to our mission of supporting the emotional well-being of our diverse student population. The Clinical Mental Health Counselor provides direct in-person and remote clinical services to UMA students through short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals. This role provides essential support to our student population through a collaborative and holistic approach.

Job Description can be found here ( .

About the University (

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the states capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor ( UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Masters degree in counseling, social work, or related discipline

+ Clinical counseling license eligible

Preferred:

+ Experience working with college students or in an educational setting

+ Awareness of student development stages for both traditional-age and non-traditional-age students

Salary: The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the mid to high $50s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.

Review of applications will begin on 06/02/2025. Materials received after 06/01/2025 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Equal Opportunity Statement