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Lokahi Counseling Center LLC

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Counseling Center Benefits: Yes Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Front Office Staff Member to support the daily operations of our counseling center. This ...

Lokahi Counseling Center LLC

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Counseling Center Front Office

Aiea, HI · On-site

$18/hr

Counseling Center Benefits: Yes Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Front Office Staff Member to support the daily operations of our counseling center. This ...

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JR101681 Counseling Center Director (Open) Department: Student Affairs-Dean of Students Office, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 02-19-2026 Close Date: $120,000 Job Summary The Director of the ...

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How much do counseling center jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for counseling center in the United States is $59,688.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a counseling center?

A counseling center is a facility that provides professional mental health support, guidance, and therapeutic services to individuals, groups, or communities. These centers are often found in educational institutions, workplaces, or as standalone organizations, offering counseling for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and personal development. Services may include individual therapy, group sessions, crisis intervention, and workshops aimed at promoting mental well-being. Counseling centers are staffed by licensed counselors, psychologists, or social workers who are trained to help clients navigate personal challenges and improve their overall mental health.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a Counseling Center, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in a Counseling Center often encounter challenges such as managing a high caseload, addressing clients with diverse and complex needs, and balancing administrative tasks with direct client work. To address these, it's important to maintain strong organizational skills, seek regular supervision or peer consultation for support, and engage in ongoing professional development. Many centers also foster a collaborative team environment, allowing staff to share resources and strategies for effective client care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Counseling Center role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Counseling Center, professionals typically need a relevant degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, along with appropriate licensure or certification. Familiarity with electronic case management systems, assessment tools, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, active listening, and cultural competence help counselors build trust and effectively support diverse clients. These skills and qualifications are crucial for providing ethical, effective mental health services and fostering a safe, supportive environment.

What is the difference between Counseling Center vs School Counselor?

AspectCounseling CenterSchool Counselor
CredentialsMaster's degree in counseling or psychology, licensure often requiredMaster's degree in school counseling, state certification/license required
Work EnvironmentCommunity mental health clinics, private practices, hospitalsPublic and private schools, educational settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, mental health services, community organizationsEducational institutions, school districts
Common Search/ComparisonCounseling Center vs School Counselor

Both Counseling Centers and School Counselors provide mental health support, but Counseling Centers typically serve diverse populations in healthcare or community settings, while School Counselors focus on student academic, career, and emotional guidance within educational institutions.

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Infographic showing various Counseling Center job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 6% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,688 per year, or $28.7 per hour.
Counseling Center - Counselor

Counseling Center - Counselor

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI • On-site

$61K - $75K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
F-1042
Position Title
Counseling Center - Counselor
College/Unit
Student Affairs / Residence Life
Home Department
Counseling Center
Employee Group
Fixed-Term Faculty - 12 month
Employment Status
Full-Time
Position Type
12 month
Position Classification
Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date
08/24/2026
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Central Michigan University Counseling Center has a full-time, 12 month, mental health counseling position available. This position is aimed at furthering the emotional health and well-being of CMU students. This is a non-teaching, fixed term faculty position.
The Counseling Center provides free and confidential, short term counseling services to currently enrolled CMU students dealing with personal issues that may negatively impact their academic success, interpersonal relationships, health, or well-being. Services are provided in person and via tele-mental health and offered in a variety of formats. The Counseling Center recognizes that each student is a unique individual with different stories, experiences, and needs. We strive to create an open, safe, and inclusive environment where students can freely explore and express all identities, beliefs, and values they hold.
This collaborative and supportive team environment offers an excellent work/life balance with a flexible work schedule and opportunities for creativity in student engagement. In addition to counseling services, this position allows for outreach across campus, collaboration with campus partners, professional development, and supervision opportunities. Estimated salary range is between $61,000 and $75,000.
Counselor responsibilities:
  • Provide culturally responsive and identity-informed individual, couples, and group counseling services
  • Provide campus outreach and prevention services
  • Responsible for 25 client contact hours per week, 12 paperwork hours, 1 administrative hour, and attendance at scheduled staff meetings
  • Provide consultation to colleagues, faculty, staff, and parents
  • Provide crisis intervention services during office hours
  • Participate in professional development within and outside of the center
  • Adhere to Counseling Center scope of practice and procedures
  • Maintain all professional, ethical, and legal standards in the State of Michigan
  • Maintain licensure to provide confidential mental health services in the State of Michigan and meet any related professional development requirements for that license
  • Create and/or coordinate social media content for the Counseling Center that supports the Counseling Center mission, vision and values
  • Create content for social media and other Counseling Center advertisements and promotions using CMU brand guidelines
  • Support and approve social media content for the COMPASS Peer Education Program students

Required Qualifications
  • Masters or doctoral degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work or related field
  • Eligibility for licensure in Michigan within one month of start date
  • Understanding and use of cultural humility in providing counseling services to a diverse group of students
  • Clinical skills related to short term counseling and crisis intervention
  • Ability to effectively present outreach programming on mental health topics
  • Experience working as part of a collaborative and team-based approach to clinical services in a fast-paced work setting
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, strong communication skills, as well as commitment to workplace integrity and professional ethics
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Express or Canva
  • Ability to create content in accordance with university brand guidelines
  • Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of Instagram as it relates to mental health and wellbeing while being mindful of the ethics of mental health care
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications
  • Full Michigan licensure
  • Experience and commitment to providing group counseling services and outreach programming

Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department
The Counseling Center provides free, confidential, short term counseling services to currently enrolled students living in the State of Michigan. Counselors assist students with personal issues that may negatively impact their academic success, interpersonal relationships, health, or safety. A variety of service modalities are used to best meet student's unique needs. Counseling Center staff value ongoing professional development and the advancement of services to honor the diversity and richness of the CMU community. To learn more about the Counseling Center and all sponsored Counseling Center programs, please click here.
Posting Begins
06/05/2026
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Recruitment
External
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
If you wish to see "Know Your Rights " posters, please click here.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu

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