Job Description

Psychological Counselor

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024 .

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU , we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Psychological Counselor

The position has been updated to include language that clarifies licensed staff applications we will accept and provides some examples of licenses we are able to accept at this time

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor for Counseling and Wellness Services, this position is responsible for providing psychological and developmental services for students of Eastern Washington University, as well as consultation services and referrals for EWU faculty and staff.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on September 30, 2025. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

The salary for this position is $69,947 (minimum) up to $75,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: .

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work from a regionally accredited institution in higher education.
• Counseling theory and treatment models, diagnostic criteria, psychotropic medication knowledge, and knowledge related to the cultural implications of service delivery.
• Advanced clinical counseling skills, case conceptualization and case presentation skills, risk assessment skills, clinical writing skills.
• We are accepting candidates who are or will be independently licensed (LP, LMHC , LICSW , LMFT ) in Washington State by start date, OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates ( LMHCA ) with full licensure expected within 3 years of the hire date. Other Associates may be considered based on current supervisory staffing levels and candidate’s remaining supervision hour requirements (please specify supervision hours/supervisor in your application). Associate License required by start date.
• A minimum of one-year supervised practicum/internship experience.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling and outreach services.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:

1. Provide culturally informed, time-limited individual and group counseling for students who are experiencing psychological, social, academic, or other difficulties that interfere with their ability to succeed academically.
2. Assess psychological and behavioral problems of students using psychodiagnostic instruments, when appropriate and consistent with clinician training/expertise.
3. Provide crisis intervention services to the university community (including after-hours services for constituents, as necessary, through effective consultation, triage, and referral).
4. Participate in the training and supervision of graduate students and/or pre-doctoral interns pursuing degrees in counseling/clinical psychology and social work.
5. Provide consultative services to individuals and groups associated with Eastern Washington University, through scheduled and extemporaneous means, around issues pertaining to the psychological well-being of members of the university community.
6. Prepare and deliver educational and preventive workshops/programs that address the developmental, interpersonal, and other psychological issues of particular relevance for a university population.
7. Participate constructively in such organizational matters as departmental staff meetings and periodic retreats.
8. Participate in Student Affairs activities pertinent to the development and advancement of student and community wellness (e.g., committee work, retreats, etc.).
9. Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and internal/external constituencies.
10. Fulfill all necessary requirements to obtain and retain licensure as a mental health/social work provider in the State of Washington (including continuing education requirements).
11. Subscribe to and practice in accordance with:

    • ACA or ACSWA Ethical Standards for Counselors/Social Workers
    • Washington state law as pertaining to the practice of counseling/social work, and
    • Agency and university policies and guidelines.

12. Take an active role in responsibly managing and developing the operation of a program area within Counseling and Wellness Services (see Distinguishing Duties below).
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Clinical Supervisor.

Distinguishing Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the development and coordination of services and initiatives in an area of student concern/development in consultation with the Director and Clinical Supervisor. Area of coordination may be determined by student need and/or counselor/social worker’s area of expertise.
• Engage in ongoing consultation and collaboration with center staff, as well as campus and community partners in order to develop services and programming for student concern/development.
• Complete formal and/or informal assessment of campus needs in the identified area of student concern/development.
• Facilitate Counseling and Wellness Services outreach programming in connection with identified areas of coordination, assessing program effectiveness where feasible.
• Provide Counseling and Wellness Services input and leadership on campus committees focused specifically or generally upon the staff member’s area of expertise and area of coordination.

Percent of Time: 100
Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU . Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: PSE - CBA -2021-2024- FINAL .pdf

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. Workplace Belonging training will be available on October 1st and should be completed by December 31st, 2025.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $69,947 (minimum) up to $75,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 09/16/2025
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 09/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

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Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Flexible hours,

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