Job Description:

Who We Are

Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. The Student Counseling Center supports the mission of the university by providing a variety of counseling, educational, consultation, and mental health services to Seattle Pacific University undergraduate students.

What We Need

Seattle Pacific University is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor / Clinical Supervisor to join the Student Counseling Center (SCC) for the 2026–27 academic year. This position averages 20 hours per week and participates in a wide range of SCC activities, providing direct therapy services to undergraduate students and clinical supervision to professional interns and externs.

The Clinical Supervisor is an integral member of the Clinical Supervisors Team, contributing to SCC problem solving, decision-making, and planning. This role also coordinates and presents co-curricular programming focused on mental health and relationships, attends Office of Student Life and SPU events as required, and ensures compliance with University policies, state and federal laws, and professional ethics.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical supervision to interns, externs, or staff.
• Conduct counseling assessments and provide appropriate referral services.
• Deliver crisis intervention services to students in need.
• Provide individual, couple, family, and group counseling services.
• Attend and participate in supervision, SCC staff meetings, and trainings.
• Assume responsibility for assigned SCC programs or program elements.
• Participate in Office of Student Life, SCC, and SPU events as expected.
• Contribute to co-curricular programming and community activities focused on mental health and relationships.
• Collaborate as part of the Clinical Supervisors Team in consultations, planning, and decision-making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, social work, or a doctorate in clinical psychology.
• Experience: At least four years of post-graduate clinical experience..
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed in Washington State as an LMFT, LMHC, LICSW, or Clinical Psychologist for at least two years. Must be a WA State Approved Supervisor (including Supervisors Training and 25 hours of supervision experience) or willing to complete within the first year of employment.
• Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and a willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy.
• Experience: Experience working with college student populations; at least 25+ hours of clinical supervision experience.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Other: AAMFT Approved Supervisor, in process, or willing to begin the process.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Medicat (or comparable EHR software) and Microsoft Outlook.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Starts at $38 per hour, commensurate to experience
• Benefits: SPU pays a portion of the employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance; provides HSA/HRA contributions; contributes 7% to a retirement account with immediate vesting (as eligible); and offers paid vacation and sick time.

Additional Information:

Please apply through our careers site in Workday and be prepared to upload a resume and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing how your unique talents and gifts will make a difference in the lives of our amazing students!