Counselor

Counselor

Salary

$48,000.00 - $56,000.00 Annually

Location

4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

MSU111026U99088

Division

Student Affairs

Opening Date

11/10/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Counselor. This is full-time, 12 -month, Unclassified Position in the McNeese Counseling Center. The appointment is available immediately.

Position Number: U99088

SALARY: $48,000-$56,000

REPORTING AUTHORITY: Director of Counseling Services

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants must complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume/Vitae
• Three Professional References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Tynia Coleman at tcoleman8@mcneese.edu

Office of Human Resources Contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Employment Liaison: kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, couples, family, and group counseling sessions for students in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to facilitate comprehensive student support services.
• Participate in university committees and work groups, attending meetings either in-person or virtually as dictated by the committee chair.
• Attend mandatory campus meetings and events, including monthly division meetings, outreach programs, and other student engagement activities.
• Engage in weekly clinical staff meetings and collegial supervision sessions, which may be conducted in person or remotely.
• Develop and/or deliver educational workshops and outreach programs tailored to student and campus needs, primarily in person, with remote options as appropriate. (For example a psychoeducation workshop for students in the student union or at a student organization meeting.)
• Share 24/7 urgent response capability during academic semesters (fall, spring, summer) for client emergencies as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards, including FERPA and HIPAA regulations, Duty to warn, and related legal and ethical issues.
• Document all counseling activities accurately and securely within the designated electronic record-keeping system (e.g. Titanium).
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Follow departmental policies and university procedures at all times.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed/assigned.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline from an accredited program.
• Licensure or license-eligibility by the time you start the position to provide mental health counseling services (e.g., LPC, PLPC, LCSW, etc.) within the state.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations.
• Ability to conduct assessments and obtain required licensure credentials (e.g., Appraisal Privileges).
• Minimum of 3 hours of specialized training in teletherapy practices, as mandated by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners or equivalent authority.

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of mental health counseling experience serving diverse populations.

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator Dr. Desmond Wallace, Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 or dwallace@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:

Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and Roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.

You may view the current years Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS

Employer McNeese State University

Address McNeese State University

Box 91615

Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605

Phone (337) 475-5413

Website https://governmentjobs.com/careers/mcneese