Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Portales, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2026-00091

Department

Student Affairs

Opening Date

05/26/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The mental health clinician provides direct mental health services to students through individual, couples, and group counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention. This position supports student well-being and academic success by providing short-term counseling, consultation, and referrals. A mental health clinician supports outreach and prevention efforts, collaborates with campus partners, and participates in after-hours crisis response as part of a comprehensive campus mental health program.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interviews, mental health assessments, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide individual, couples, and group counseling, including crisis intervention.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and provide short-term, goal-focused counseling services as part of the Department of Health and Wellness to support student well-being and success.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and counseling records in accordance with ethical, legal, and institutional standards.
• Administer and interpret psychological screenings and assessments as appropriate.
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources as needed.
• Participate in after-hours crisis intervention through an on-call rotation.
• Consult with students, faculty, and staff regarding student mental health concerns.
• Support outreach, prevention, and wellness programming for students and campus departments.
• Support collaboration efforts with campus partners and community agencies to enhance student well-being.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education to maintain clinical competence.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Performs other job-related duties and projects assigned in support of the Universitys mission, core values, and goals.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Masters degree in mental health counseling, social work, or related mental health field
• Ability to obtain New Mexico licensure (LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, or LCSW) within 90 days of hire
• Maintain active licensure for continued employment
• Commitment to student success and the mission of the University

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two or more years of post-graduate clinical experience, preferably in a college or university counseling center
• Experience providing crisis intervention and participating in on-call rotations
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation students, veterans, and historically underrepresented groups
• Experience conducting outreach, psychoeducation, and wellness programming

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and maintain appropriate documentation
• Knowledge of college student development and mental health trends in higher education
• Ability to assess mental health needs and develop effective treatment plans
• Commitment to ethical and legal standards, including FERPA and HIPAA compliance
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus partners and multidisciplinary teams

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office and campus environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and participation in meetings
• May require occasional evening or weekend hours for programs and campus initiatives
• Participation in on-call crisis response rotation
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 1520 pounds

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.

Letter of interest

Resume

Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Equal Employment Opportunity /Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (575) 562-2115. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore, ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.eu, (575) 562-2235, or Curry Hall Office 127, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for inspection of public records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquiries, please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time OffFull time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu