Health and Wellness Services is seeking a Mental Health Counselor/Therapist. This position will provide personal counseling to FHSU campus community. They will act as a mental health liaison to the Kansas Academy for Math and Science (KAMS) and the Academy for Math and Science (AMS) working with the high school students eligible for these early college programs. A successful candidate should have the ability to develop strong working relationships with diverse communities and interact effectively within the campus community regarding mental health issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree completed in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
- License or license-eligible within professional field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with a high school or young adult population.
- Professional experience within the counseling field.
- Previous experience working with a culturally diverse population.
- Experience with crisis management.
- Experience providing presentations and working within a team.
- Excellent writing and computer skills as evidenced by application documents.
Responsibilities:
- Provide counseling services to the FHSU Campus Community.
- Provide overall care assessment, crisis intervention services, and community referrals in conjunction with Health and Wellness Staff.
- Maintain records and documentation of clinical services, in compliance with law, ethics and best practices.
- Provide programming and assistance to Early College Program Students focused on helping them succeed and navigating challenges.
- Develop and implement a curriculum that addresses the following but is not limited to: Time management, Relationship building, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Resourceful, Critical thinking, Self Awareness, Leadership, Healthy Habits.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training activities in KAMS/AMS.
- Attend Early College Program events to build and maintain relationships with students.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training activities in Health and Wellness. Pursue professional development related to the responsibilities of the position and profession.
- Participate in Student Affairs’ staff meetings and serve as a member of various Student Affairs’ committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin July 29, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Amy Schaffer
785 628 4401
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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