Clinical Counselor - Students (Located in Kearney, NE)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Kearney, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13767
Department	Counseling & Psychological Services 50006225
Business Unit	Academic Affairs
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, Daytime hours TBD
Remote/Telecommuting	Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary	LOCATED IN KEARNEY, NE Position is located at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex (RHEC) on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus in Kearney, NE. Provides comprehensive professional counseling services to students from all UNMC academic programs to maximize their personal and professional effectiveness. Duties include biopsychosocial intake assessment, mental health counseling, couples therapy, group facilitation, and wellness presentations.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Healthcare
Working Title	Clinical Counselor - Students (Located in Kearney, NE)
Job Title	Mental Health Practitioner L2
Salary Grade	HC23S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$53,800 - $80,700/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	03/13/2025
Application Review Date	03/23/2025
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Master's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Required Experience	Less than 1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience as a mental health counselor working with adults or young adults, including work as a clinical intern.
Required License	Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?	Nebraska licensure as a mental health practitioner (LMHP, LIMHP, PLMHP), psychologist (LP), or license eligible within three months of hire.
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:	Zoom
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Strong clinical and crisis management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and self-directed, able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team-oriented environment. Experience in an area of mental health pertinent to adult students (e.g. trauma, grief, sexual orientation/identity, stress/anxiety, relationships, dimensions of wellness, life transitions, etc.). Ability to effectively counsel students and consult with faculty and staff on a wide range of issues. Ability to recognize those individuals whose therapeutic issues/needs are beyond the scope of solution-focused counseling and ability to provide appropriate and timely referrals.
Preferred Education:	None Preferred
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:	Two or more years of experience as a professional counselor working with young adults.
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Electronic Health Record
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating an inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* This position is located in Kearney, NE - Will you accept employment in Kearney, NE?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling, Social Work or related field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience as a mental health counselor working with adults or young adults, including work as a clinical intern?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have experience as a mental health counselor working with adults or young adults, including work as a clinical intern, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have Nebraska licensure as a mental health practitioner (LMHP, LIMHP, PLMHP), psychologist (LP), or license eligible within three months of hire?
- Yes
- No
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook?
- Yes
- No
* Are you proficient in Zoom?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No