Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Salary

$54,511.73 - $59,962.90 Annually

Location

Fort Dodge, IA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202200631

Department

Student Services

Division

Health Services

Opening Date

07/14/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description Summary

Provide mental health counseling, community outreach, and campus support for students. Provide input and guidance to the college's Behavior Intervention Team. Facilitate direct counseling services to students in a confidential, educational setting. Develop positive relationships with community resources and act as a student advocate during the referral process. Provide consultation services to faculty and staff including referral to the Employee Assistance Program.

Examples of Duties

Constant (67-100%)

• Provide counseling to a diverse population of students.
• Provide referrals to community resources as necessary and act as a student advocate to coordinate required services.
• Maintain counseling records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Mentor and advocate for at-risk students.

Frequent (34-67%)

• Provide case management services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and the client's progress.
• Promote counseling services to students.
• Assist in the operations of the Health Services Department.
• Facilitate Adult Mental Health First Aid training sessions for staff and faculty, fostering a culture of mental health awareness and early intervention.

Occasional (10-33%)

• Provide consultation to faculty and staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate outreach programs.
• Participate in committee work.
• Maintain professional credentials by attending conferences and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

2. Maintain confidentiality of records

3. Must possess excellent communication skills

4. Must possess strong human relations skills and get along with diverse personalities.

5. Must demonstrate a high degree of flexibility

6. Ability to plan, organize, and manage time and scheduling

7. Must possess the willingness and desire to learn new skills and attend training that may be required.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field

Licensure: *Licensed as an LMHC, LMSW, LISW in the state of Iowa

• A candidate with a temporary license will be considered for the position with proof of secured external supervision.

Must obtain and maintain Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainer certification within the first year of employment.

Supplemental Information

COMPSENSATION

Starting salary is negotiable based on the candidates qualifications and relevant experience.

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting, writing, typing, talking, hearing, and close visual work; frequent (34-66%) viewing computer screen, walking, or standing; and occasional (10-33%) bending or lifting.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.

Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.

In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.

Employer Iowa Central Community College

Address 1 Triton Circle

Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501

Website http://iowacentral.edu