Internship Unlicensed Counselor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Primary Duties
Counseling

• Provide individual counseling services to students by completing initial intake information, establishing a diagnostic impression, developing a treatment plan with goals and determining progress toward individual student's goals.
• Collaborate with other counselors, Wolfpack Wellness Team, psychiatric nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, and Director of Wolfpack Counseling Center to ensure the appropriate level of care is utilized to best meet the needs of the students. Refer for psychological testing when applicable and/or to other mental health care providers to ensure the best outcome for the student.
• Provide crisis intervention on campus in the event a student is an imminent danger to self or others and arrange transport for immediate evaluation and treatment in a safe environment for the student. This includes completing documentation of behaviors, impression, acuity of student needs and reasons for transport.
• Documentation will be completed in the Electronic Health Care record and will follow Medicaid guidelines for documentation of mental health concerns.
• Documentation of intake information, diagnostic impression, assessments, progress notes, crisis intervention, contacts, treatment plan and goals for individual students. Document progress toward goals in each session. Document interventions utilized to meet the goals and demonstrate progress in line with student's treatment plan.
• Determine need for referral for other services in the event that progress is not being shown and/or the student demonstrates the need for other services, i.e. psychological testing, medication, psychiatric intervention, higher level of care.

Supervision

• Supervise unlicensed interns and unlicensed counselors. Meet weekly with the unlicensed counseling staff to ensure compliance with protocols and on-going professional development. Reviews notes of supervisees to make sure notes are meeting counseling center guidelines and requirements.

Educational Outreach

• Educational Outreach: Provide education for students, faculty, and staff regarding mental health issues. This may include but is not limited to providing educational information and training to Resident Assistants, Professional Housing staff, Desk Attendants, student athletes, Greek Life, Student Organizations, and in-classroom participation.

Attend staff meetings, department meetings and division meetings to assess how counseling is assisting in meeting departmental, divisional and university mission and goals.
Ancillary Duties
Attend continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge base and maintain licensure and/or certifications to supervise unlicensed counselors
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Licensure as LCSW or LPC in the State of Colorado
• Electronic Health Care record
• Experience supervising interns and unlicensed professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Other certifications in specialty counseling.
• Supervisor credentials

Additional Job Description
Salary
$58,500 to $70,000
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred
• copy of Colorado issued LCSW or LPC licensure

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on June 22nd, 2026, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at crc@csupueblo.edu.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).