Old Dominion University
Posting Details
Job Title PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Department COUNSELING SERVICES
Position Number FP135A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
To provide counseling and counseling-related services to university students. To also provide mental health consultation and outreach services to the university community.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Counseling; Counseling/Psychology or Social Work from an accredited institution
Licensed eligible within one year as a Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker.
Knowledge of the practices, procedures, processes and/or protocols for the provision of counseling services in a mental health agency or college or university counseling center.
Knowledge of college student development.
Demonstrated ability to supervise mental health professionals in training.
Internship at a University/College Counseling Services or mental health agency.
Completion of graduate internship at a mental health agency.
Experience as a counselor in college/university counseling center or in a mental health agency.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred licensed in VA as a licensed professional counselor or social worker.
Preferred experience in a college counseling center which includes training practicum and intern students.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 08/27/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 09/03/2025
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
This is a ten month position running with the academic school year August -May.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Contact Information for Professional References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Job Title PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Department COUNSELING SERVICES
Position Number FP135A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
To provide counseling and counseling-related services to university students. To also provide mental health consultation and outreach services to the university community.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Counseling; Counseling/Psychology or Social Work from an accredited institution
Licensed eligible within one year as a Professional Counselor or Clinical Social Worker.
Knowledge of the practices, procedures, processes and/or protocols for the provision of counseling services in a mental health agency or college or university counseling center.
Knowledge of college student development.
Demonstrated ability to supervise mental health professionals in training.
Internship at a University/College Counseling Services or mental health agency.
Completion of graduate internship at a mental health agency.
Experience as a counselor in college/university counseling center or in a mental health agency.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred licensed in VA as a licensed professional counselor or social worker.
Preferred experience in a college counseling center which includes training practicum and intern students.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 08/27/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 09/03/2025
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
This is a ten month position running with the academic school year August -May.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Contact Information for Professional References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).