Framingham State College
Part Time Staff Contract Counselor
Framingham State College, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
Part Time Staff Contract Counselor
Category: Contract/Hourly Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Counseling Center Locations: Framingham, MA Posted: Aug 30, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Contract Position ID: 192343 Share
About Framingham State University:
Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.
FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.
FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.
Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.
Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers .
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to student clients. To conduct preventive and outreach programming for the campus community. To serve as liaison with faculty, staff, parents, and community resources.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Director or Assistant Director
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
N/A
EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts initial evaluations and diagnostic assessments of students. Provides consultation, crisis intervention and/or psychotherapy to students for mental health issues related to personal and educational concerns. Provides group counseling sessions for students as needed. Assesses need for psychological testing and provides or refers for such services as is appropriate to training. Establishes and maintains liaison with and refers students to other community mental health providers for treatment when appropriate. Plans, initiates and conducts campus outreach and preventive programs particularly to minority and other underserved populations. Prepares and keeps clinical records current. Collects, stores, and uses client records in accordance with state and federal laws and standards of professional ethics so that the highest level of client confidentiality may be maintained. Develops and promotes Counseling Center as College resource by communicating information about services and policies of the Center to prospective clients. May direct or coordinate specific area(s) of Counseling Center function as assigned by Director (e.g., intern training, outreach programming). Consults with and advises faculty and administrative staff regarding mental health issues affecting the education process. Serves as liaison to other offices/departments and serves on Student Affairs and campus-wide committees as assigned. Attends/assists with University functions of general importance to the student body or University (e.g., Orientation, Commencement). Responsible for upholding federal, state and local laws as they relate to the practice of mental health. Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office is available for sessions with clients
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Social Work, or, Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, or, Licensed in Massachusetts as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Experience working with adolescents and young adults required; experience with college students preferred. Experience in individual therapy, group therapy, and outreach programming. Experience with clinical assessment and crisis management/response. Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with an electronic health record. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The pay rate is $ 45.00
per hour.
Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.
Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply online by submitting:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).
For best consideration, please submit application materials by September 12, 2025. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.
Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.
Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu .
Category: Contract/Hourly Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Counseling Center Locations: Framingham, MA Posted: Aug 30, 2025 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Contract Position ID: 192343 Share
About Framingham State University:
Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.
FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.
FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.
Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.
Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers .
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy and crisis intervention to student clients. To conduct preventive and outreach programming for the campus community. To serve as liaison with faculty, staff, parents, and community resources.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Director or Assistant Director
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
N/A
EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts initial evaluations and diagnostic assessments of students. Provides consultation, crisis intervention and/or psychotherapy to students for mental health issues related to personal and educational concerns. Provides group counseling sessions for students as needed. Assesses need for psychological testing and provides or refers for such services as is appropriate to training. Establishes and maintains liaison with and refers students to other community mental health providers for treatment when appropriate. Plans, initiates and conducts campus outreach and preventive programs particularly to minority and other underserved populations. Prepares and keeps clinical records current. Collects, stores, and uses client records in accordance with state and federal laws and standards of professional ethics so that the highest level of client confidentiality may be maintained. Develops and promotes Counseling Center as College resource by communicating information about services and policies of the Center to prospective clients. May direct or coordinate specific area(s) of Counseling Center function as assigned by Director (e.g., intern training, outreach programming). Consults with and advises faculty and administrative staff regarding mental health issues affecting the education process. Serves as liaison to other offices/departments and serves on Student Affairs and campus-wide committees as assigned. Attends/assists with University functions of general importance to the student body or University (e.g., Orientation, Commencement). Responsible for upholding federal, state and local laws as they relate to the practice of mental health. Accountable for ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office is available for sessions with clients
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Social Work, or, Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, or, Licensed in Massachusetts as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Experience working with adolescents and young adults required; experience with college students preferred. Experience in individual therapy, group therapy, and outreach programming. Experience with clinical assessment and crisis management/response. Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with an electronic health record. Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The pay rate is $ 45.00
per hour.
Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.
Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply online by submitting:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).
For best consideration, please submit application materials by September 12, 2025. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.
Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.
Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu .