Mental Health Counselor / Counselor

Working/Functional Title

Mental Health Counselor

Position Summary

MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) Wellness & Counseling Office is seeking a compassionate and skilled generalist Counselor to provide direct mental health services to MSUCOM medical students. This full-time position offers a dynamic employment community providing in-person and telehealth counseling support to medical students. This position will be supporting medical students throughout their medical school education, across multiple campuses, and clinical rotation sites. This position plays a vital role in enhancing the emotional health and well-being of future healthcare providers offering therapy, care management, and referrals to appropriate supports and services. The Wellness & Counseling Office is committed to supporting MSUCOM medical students throughout their rigorous medical school journey by offering robust mental health services and wellness initiatives in a safe, confidential, and compassionate environment.

This position will provide individual counseling services to DO, DO-PhD, and PA students as they navigate the demands of medical school and clinical rotations. This position will provide support for a wide range of personal, academic, and clinical challenges including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, burnout, family concerns, trauma, life transitions, grief, and loss. Additionally, this position will provide comprehensive support through education, skill-building, counseling, and strategic planning in helping students enhance their overall health and well-being across all dimensions of wellness.

The position requires maintaining confidential documentation of student sessions and completing case notes in accordance with MSUCOM policies. Typical working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM to 6:00PM, with occasional evening availability to accommodate students in clinical rotations. The role includes active engagement in weekly staff meetings and contributes to the daily operations and coordination of the office by assisting with communication management and ensuring timely follow-up on emerging priorities. The individual will also participate in clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and other responsibilities that advance the goals and initiatives of the MSUCOM Wellness & Counseling Office and enhance student support services. As schedules allow, the position may also participate in student events such as orientation programs, white coat ceremonies, and graduation.

Minimum Requirements

The job requires: 

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a qualified program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Current State of Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor license (LPC) in good standing OR Limited Licensed Counselor license (LLC) in good standing with capability of being fully licensed within 3 years. Limited license holders must be supervised by a fully licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) until fully licensed.
• Compliance with Michigan state continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of graduate study beyond a Bachelor's degree, such as a Masters in Social Work or Licensed Professional Counselor; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in counseling in a health/mental health environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; State certification as a Social Worker, Professional Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMSW, LPC, LMFT).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume, copy of current State of MI Licensure.

Special Instructions

Mental Health Counselor (FT, 40-hours/week, in-person on-site in East Lansing, Michigan). Typical working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM to 6:00PM, with occasional evening hours.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 07/22/2025 at 11:55 PM