The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Counselor. The University of Southern Maine has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its staff and faculty and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich this mission. Our University Counseling Services (https://usm.maine.edu/counseling-services/) promote emotional growth, well-being, and academic success for a diverse student body. Counseling Services provides culturally sensitive mental health and learning services, prevention programming and outreach, and training for emerging mental health professionals. Counseling and Health Services work collaboratively to provide outstanding clinical services for students. The Clinical Counselor (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10NhOYQ2ivvtuHq3ZAjUmlzirgfc3fCmW/view?usp=sharing) is responsible for providing professional counseling services for students regarding personal, social, academic, occupational, organizational, and mental health concerns. This position also has responsibility for providing psychological consultation to faculty, administrative staff, students, and families. Although this position is mainly clinical, some general outreach work is expected. A senior-level staff member will provide clinical supervision. This is a full-time 10-month position (one month in the summer and one month in the winter off) with a starting annual salary up to $45,000 commensurate with experience. This position will be based primarily on the Gorham Campus but may provide services on all three campuses and via teletherapy. The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution; and more. Visit our Benefits website (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) to learn more. Required Qualifications: + Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work. + Clinical experience in a variety of mental health settings, including college counseling centers preferred. License/Certifications: + Full Licensure in the state of Maine (LCPC, LCSW). Conditional Licensure will be considered. The University of Southern Maine (https://usm.maine.edu/) is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University (https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/) . The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day, and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following: + Cover Letter + Resume/Curriculum Vitae Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references. This position will remain open until filled. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate. Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email (usmdeanofstudents@maine.edu) or call 207.780.4035. EEO Statement: In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).