Psychologist 2 Mental Health Counselor
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 34 - 51
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
Working Title:
Psychologist 2 - Mental Health CounselorInstitution:
Metropolitan State UniversityClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
St. PaulFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Classified - UnlimitedSalary Range:
$34.69 - $51.45Job Description:
Metro State University Minnesotas public urban university and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Mental Health Counselor. This is a full-time exempt position within Counseling Services in the Student Success Division.
The position will provide mental health services to Metropolitan State University students under general supervision by the Director. These services include but are not limited to: individual therapy group therapy consultation trainee supervision case consultation programming assessment and crisis intervention. This position will develop and implement outreach programs and campus programs in collaboration with other departments. The position will participate in professional staff meetings case conferences and professional development opportunities.
Salary Range:
$34.69 $51.45 per hour depending upon qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in social work psychology or closely related field from an accredited program.
Current qualifications under MN Statutes 245.462 Subd. 17 & 18. (Mental Health Practitioner or Professional).
Psychotherapy methods sufficient to provide effective treatment plan delivery.
Professional experience and competence working with multicultural diversity.
Individual and group therapy methods sufficient to meet the needs of student clients.
Crisis intervention principles sufficient to be able to respond to clients and train others in crisis intervention.
Preferred Qualification:
Experience providing supervision to clinical and foundational practicum students.
Experience working in a university counseling center.
Experience with threat assessment.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):
Monday Friday 8am-4:30pm with some evening and weekend hours based upon need; Telework allowed with supervisor agreement.
The priority deadline for applications is 12:01 AM on Monday December 22nd 2025.
Application Procedure:
Applicants may upload a unique and tailored resume and have the system automatically fill in portions of their application.This system also allows you to apply without a resume and complete an application by filling in each section. A progress bar will show what steps remain in the application process. You may also need to respond to screening questions about your qualifications. Applicants may save at any time and return later to complete their application.
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* Employment for this position is covered by the MAPE collective bargaining agreement which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
For TTY call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-.
The School/Academic Department: The Student Success Division at Metropolitan State University comprises all of the programs and support services for students and faculty to enhance learning experiences. Student Success strives to serve students at their point of need by offering a variety of support services. Learn more about the variety of services by selecting this link. The Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling as well as workshops to help students find better ways to cope with and resolve the problems of everyday life. We envision a diverse healthy safe campus where students feel valued and celebrated and can reach their full potential.
The University:
We are the urban public comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty staff and students of Metro State will reflect the areas rich diversity build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent inclusive and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate masters and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible high quality liberal arts professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award most recently in 2021. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution its employees serve more than 9000 post-traditional learners two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations are first in their family to attend college and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings allowing Metro State to truly be where learning meets living. Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs policies and procedures and effective student addition equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of Building a Resilient Student Ready University.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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Posting Contact Name:
Kevin Earl ThompsonPosting Contact Email:
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