1) Facilitates the optimal functioning and wellness of NW students by providing individual and group counseling.

2) Effective in counseling people from diverse backgrounds and identities including ethnicity/race, gender, sexual identity, disabilities, religion, socio-economic status, age, and others with a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

3) Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with others regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religious beliefs.

4) Works closely with stakeholders across campus including, but not limited to, the offices of Student Affairs; Athletics; International Programs; and University Police Department.

5) Ensures the concerns of students are addressed in an appropriate manner through psychological assessment procedures, making referrals when indicated.

6) Promotes responsible care of Wellness Service’s students by maintaining documentation in Point and Click/Electronic Health Record of contacts, consultations, and referrals in accordance with professional guidelines.

7) Ensures the needs of students are addressed in emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours as needed.

8) Provides programing, workshops, and presentations by participating in proactive outreach.

9) Remains knowledgeable about current trends in counseling, psychotherapy and student development through presentations, publications, and memberships in professional organizations and obtaining Continuing Education (CE’s) as required by the state licensing and regulatory board.

10) Upholds and champions Wellness Service’s commitment to “A well student is a successful student” and Wellness Service’s Values of “Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Trust, Empathy and Fun.”

Education: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited college or university

Certification/License: provisionally licensed or licensed in the state of Missouri or eligible to apply for licensure.

Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a mental health/counseling setting is preferred but not required.

Skills: Excellent communication, counseling, and people skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information, visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their university experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement, with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 98 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.