Counseling Center Mental Health Intern

Job Title: Counseling Center Mental Health Intern

DEPARTMENT: STUDENT COUNSELING CENTER

Position Reports to: Director Student Counseling Center Effective Date: 7/7/2026

Position Type: Exempt, Part-Time

Job Summary

The Graduate Intern position in the Student Counseling Center is responsible for providing mental health counseling, crisis management, consultation, and outreach services to the Jacksonville University community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing mental health counseling and psychotherapy services to students;
• Providing crisis management and consultation services to the entire campus community;
• Providing psycho-educational outreach programming to the campus community;
• Evening and weekend responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Counseling.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• * Knowledge and good judgment in the application of complex principles of human behavior and student development theories;
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong therapeutic alliance with clients;
• Ability to provide clinical assessments of danger to self and others and make treatment decisions on the basis of such assessments;
• Ability to seek appropriate clinical supervision and consultation;
• Good oral, nonverbal, written, and listening communication skills;
• Ability to understand and apply ethical and legal considerations relevant to mental health work;
• An understanding of the use of technology to enhance outreach services within the mental health fields ethical guidelines.

Work Conditions

• * Work is primarily indoors but requires incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when travelling between campus buildings or engaging in relevant outdoor activities
• Standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required; applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program to be considered and to continue employment in the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• * Must be able to lift and carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 40 pounds;
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time;
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person or by phone.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Submission of my application acknowledges receipt and understanding of this job description. I verify that I am capable of and willing to fulfill all essential functions of this position. I am willing to be flexible and willing to do various jobs that are not listed, as the need arises.