Job no: 493580
Work status: Regular/Continuing
Location: LCC Downtown Campus
Categories: Faculty
Work type: Full Time
Title: FT Academic Professional - Mental Health Counselor - 52 Week
Posting Closes at 11:55 PM on: 11/19/2025
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Compensation Type: FT Academic Prof-Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule
New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.
Employee Classification: FT Faculty - 52 Week
Level: FT Acad Prof 52-Week-COU
Division: Student Affairs Division - 20000
Department: Counseling - 20220
Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus
Position Type: Regular/Continuing
Bargaining Unit: MAHE
To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.
For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.
Connecting with these values, the Full-Time Mental Health Counselor will provide emotional support to students experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, alcohol/drug abuse and any other type of emotional situation interfering with academic success. The Mental Health Counselor assists individual students and groups with personal, social, and academic concerns in a manner that adheres to licensing requirements in the state of Michigan for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Master Social Workers, and Licensed Psychologists as well as their respective professional association’s code of ethics.
This position works closely with other Mental Health Counselors, administrators, and staff members in the Center for Student Support which includes: the Center for Student Access, Student Life, Fostering Stars, Adult Resource Center, and Perkins Special Populations. In addition, this position works closely with Academic Success Coaches, Academic Advisors, Career and Employment Services, Tutoring, and Public Safety. The Mental Health Counselor will also consult regularly with instructional faculty to address student concerns. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy.
This position will require regular, on campus presence.
Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
