Mental Health Counselor
Software Engineering, Legal
Lincoln, NE, USA
Posted on Jul 7, 2026
| Working Title | Mental Health Counselor |
|---|---|
| Department | Counseling & Psychological Services-10651 |
| Requisition Number | S_260505 |
| Posting Open Date | 07/06/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | |
| Posting Close Date | 08/07/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Description of Work | The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) in Lincoln, NE seeks a Mental Health Counselor. The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing psychologically informed diagnostic services, treatment, consultation, and education to meet the emotional, educational, and developmental needs of students at UNL. More specific duties include: providing individual, group and relationship counseling and psychotherapy, including developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans specific to client needs, goals, and outcomes; providing mental health consultations and emergency services, including emergency response and/or debriefing, with students, families, faculty, and/or staff; conducting on-campus trainings, presentations, workshops, and classroom presentations related to CAPS services and mental health needs/issues; maintaining client case records and completing case notes in a timely manner; providing support for department and university initiatives, and other duties as assigned. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. |
| Minimum Required Qualifications | Education: Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related therapeutic field (or foreign equivalent). Requirements: Two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related multi-disciplinary psychological setting. Other special requirements include: Two (2) years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy in a comprehensive counseling center at a college or university; and two (2) years of experience consulting and presenting educational programs related to educational, developmental, and mental health issues. Must be licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (“LMHP”) issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | Salary commensurate with experience |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Tricia Besett-Alesch tbesett-alesch2@unl.edu 402-472-7450 |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
| If Temporary, indicate end date | |
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