Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title: Mental Health Counselor CDPVTC Posting Number: S01383P Type of Appointment: FTF Full-Time Fixed Posting Category: Professional Non Faculty Funding Information: MSU Salary Grade NC Salary Range for Job Posting: $50,000 Recruitment Recommendations Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position: February 16, 2026 Open Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Details Advertisement Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Mental Health Counselor CDPVTC at the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center located in Thelma, Kentucky. The anticipated start date is February 16, 2026, with an expected salary of $50,000.
Responsibilities The Mental Health Counselor provides direct counseling services to individuals, couples, and groups at the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center CDPVTC in Thelma, Kentucky. Will provide outreach services such as educational programming, faculty/staff consultations, and proactive prevention programs to promote increased student awareness of self-help skills and resources.
Requirements Masters degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or professional counseling with state certification or licensure or eligibility for certification/licensure. Willing to seek clinical supervision as defined by licensure board, etc. Must reside in Johnson or a nearby county and be willing and able to work the evening shift.
Sponsorship This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive regionally focused university providing high-quality instruction, research, and service. To apply, visit http://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Contact the Office of Human Resources at 606-783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Dr. Bruce Mattingly, the search committee chair, at b.mattingly@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position.
MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Organizational Relationships The Mental Health Counselor reports to the CDPVTC Director of Physical Medicine. This position also closely interacts with clients and relatives, institutional personnel, and interacts closely with the local mental health community, including comprehensive care centers, rehabilitation centers, and other medical/psychiatric facilities.
Physical Requirements Working Conditions The position is located in the Psychology Department of CDPVTC and involves a 37.5 hour workweek that may include evening and weekend hours. Relatively high stress working conditions due to the extent of the case load and characteristics of clients.
Special Information Instructions to Applicants This position is for second shift hours, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Reference Requests Reference Request Details Accept References: No Minimum Requests: 0 Maximum Requests: 0 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Do you have a Masters degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or professional counseling? Yes No
Do you have or are you eligible for certification or licensure in the state of Kentucky? Yes No
Do you reside in Johnson County, Kentucky, or a nearby county? Yes No
Are you willing and able to work the evening shift? Yes No
With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University? Yes No
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Yes No
Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, MSU will verify the status of every individual offered employment and all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicants identity and employment authorization. It will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identity and employment authorization.
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Applicant Documents Required Documents Letter of Application Cover Letter Resume or Curriculum Vita Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Optional Documents Additional Support Document 1 Additional Support Document 2 Additional Support Document 3