Mental Health Counselor
Virginia Military Institute Center for Cadet Counseling
| Company | Virginia Military Institute Center for Cadet Counseling |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Lexington |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Higher Education Mental Health Counselor: Clinical Psychologist / Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Clinical Social Worker for College Counseling Services
Location: Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Counseling Services
Job type: Full-time, 11-month contract About the Role: The Virginia Military Institute Center for Cadet Counseling is seeking a mental health professional (Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to join our collaborative team.
While VMI is state-supported undergraduate senior military college, it is fundamentally an institute of higher education serving 1,500 college students. Prior military experience is not required to succeed in this position. If you have a professional interest and expertise in working with college students and emerging adult population, we highly encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct, in-person, short-term individual counseling
Conduct intakes, triage appointments, and crisis assessments
Develop, plan, and facilitate outreach programs and consultations for the campus community
Provide consultation services with faculty, staff, parents, and cadets
Provide substance abuse assessments and psychoeducation group
Assist with cadet retention activities
Provide on-call, after-hours coverage on a rotating basis with other clinical staff
Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation using an electronic health record.
Adhere to ethical guidelines, legal regulations, and university policies, including confidentiality and mandated reporting requirements.
Engage in assigned committee service and other functions that contribute to the academic mission of the Institute
The performance of other functions assigned by the Director that contribute to the service offerings of the CCC and the academic mission of the Institute.