McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Counselor in the Counseling Center. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available to begin as early as February 2, 2026 and no later than March 2, 2026.
Position Number: U99088
SALARY: $48,000-$56,000 (based on education, qualifications, and experience)
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants
MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three Professional References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the
“APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Tynia Coleman, Director of Counseling Services at tcoleman8@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5137
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment, kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413
The University Counseling Center is seeking a qualified Counselor to provide comprehensive mental health services to enrolled students.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, couples, family, and group counseling sessions for students in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
- Collaborate with campus and community partners to facilitate comprehensive student support services.
- Participate in university committees and work groups, attending meetings either in-person or virtually as dictated by the committee chair.
- Attend mandatory campus meetings and events, including monthly division meetings, outreach programs, and other student engagement activities.
- Engage in weekly clinical staff meetings and collegial supervision sessions, which may be conducted in person or remotely.
- Develop and/or deliver educational workshops and outreach programs tailored to student and campus needs, primarily in person, with remote options as appropriate.
- Share 24/7 urgent response capability during academic semesters (fall, spring, summer) for client emergencies as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to legal and ethical standards, including FERPA and HIPAA regulations, Duty to warn, and related legal and ethical issues.
- Document all counseling activities accurately and securely within the designated electronic record-keeping system (e.g. Titanium).
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities and maintain membership in relevant professional organizations.
- Follow departmental policies and university procedures at all times.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed/assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.
Required
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health discipline from an accredited program.
- Licensure or license-eligibility by the time you start the position to provide mental health counseling services (e.g., LPC, PLPC, LCSW, etc.) within the state.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse student populations.
- Ability to conduct assessments and obtain required licensure credentials (e.g., Appraisal Privileges).
- Minimum of 3 hours of specialized training in teletherapy practices, as mandated by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners or equivalent authority.
Preferred
- At least 2 years of mental health counseling experience serving diverse populations.
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.
