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University of Minnesota lists this Counselor opportunity in duluth, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Location Duluth
Job Family Supplemental Employee
Full/Part Time Part-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Job Code 0006
Employee Class Civil Service
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About the Job
About the Job:
This position is in the Department of Counseling Services, a part of Student Life at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). The employee provides counseling (assessment/diagnosis, treatment) to UMD students; maintains appropriate charting and paperwork; provides crisis response intervention (both to individual students and campus-wide crises); implements therapy or education groups; and provides consultation to students, staff, faculty and administration with a special focus on outreach to underrepresented/underserved students.
This position will be a temporary position working up to 32 hours per week for a total of 67 days or less per year.
Location and Work environment: This is an in-person position located within the Health Services Building at UMD in Duluth, MN.
Primary Responsibilities:
Individual and group counseling and psychotherapy- 90%
Intake/Assessment/diagnostic interviews to collect data pertaining to presenting problem, general health, psychological functioning, psychosocial history, academic functioning.
Treatment of identified issue; determines appropriate short-term therapeutic work for students with various psychological concerns. Maintain awareness of developmental and psychological issues for a college population.
Participates in the provision of mental health triage services; this responsibility is shared with other counselors on a rotating basis.
Referral to other providers, as needed: requires knowledge of services on campus pertaining to student; requires knowledge of other local resources (i.e. other mental health providers, treatment programs, medical facilities, social services, advocacy services, etc.)
Completion of paperwork (intake summaries, progress notes, termination summaries, referrals, etc.): requires effective writing skills; time management; typing/computer skills; knowledge of UMD Health Services documentation systems.
Collaboration with other service providers (advisors, student affairs, medical, psychiatric, disability and career services, etc.) to coordinate care.
Departmental collaboration and administration- 10%
Attend all departmental and divisional meetings to stay up to date with on-going work expectations and initiatives
Serve on appropriate committees and task forces as appropriate to further counseling services outreach efforts across campus
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.
Minnesota Social Worker Licensure is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of different socio-economic, racial/ethnic, international and LGBTQ backgrounds, including knowledge and sensitivity to multicultural issues.
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical service, consultation and outreach to diverse college student population
Experience working in a college health environment
About the Department
UMD Counseling Services is a student-centered department that offers free and confidential counseling appointments for students enrolled at UMD. The mission of our clinic and professional staff is to help students develop healthy personal lifestyles and to provide the services necessary to support academic success.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $28.00- $30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call .
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)
The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.
Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State ). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
Worksite address
duluth, MN, 55806, US
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