Senior Counselor - Cortland, United States - State University of New York, Cortland
Description
Budget Title Senior Counselor
Campus Title Senior Counselor
School/Division Student Affairs, Division of
Department Counseling and Wellness Services
Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration
Salary Level SL4
Salary Range $63,664 - $69,000
Position Effort Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position? No
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Position Summary
Senior Counselors deliver clinical services, consultation, outreach and preventive programs that address the psychological and behavioral needs of the student population. Positions are full-time 12-month or with an 11-month obligation available. Services include: diagnostic assessment and evaluation; evidence-based individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, case management; crisis and emergency intervention, referrals to outside providers, workshops, presentations, and other outreach activities. Expectations include working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing mental health treatment, consultation, crisis counseling and prevention services in the areas of mental health. To learn more about the College or the Counseling Center, please visit
As a university employee, this position includes NYS retirement benefits, attractive Health Care options, including dental and vision insurances, and paid parental and family leaves. This position also offers paid time off, consisting of holidays, vacation and sick days, supportive of work-life balance along with tuition assistance in addition to other benefits offered by the University. Please inquire for additional details.
Major Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:
Provide individual and group counseling to students
Conduct initial assessments
Make appropriate referrals to psychiatric and other campus and community personnel
Provide outreach and consultation to campus and larger community, including faculty, staff, families, students and other stakeholders
Participate in annual orientation and in training for student staff
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Supervise trainees as needed
Follow current ethical and legal guidelines to assure standards of practice
Maintain current license in field
Job Requirements:
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work at a fast pace and handle spontaneous work demands
Commitment to and interest in working with a diverse student population and ability to demonstrate multicultural competence
Consistently demonstrate knowledge and skills in time-limited psychotherapy
Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Computer literacy
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
The Senior Counselor will report to the director of Counseling & Wellness Services, and will work closely with staff from Health Promotion, Student Health Services, Disability Services, Career Services, and Residence Life and Housing.
Required Qualifications
A master's degree in counseling, psychology or social work
Professional license to practice and use the professional title in New York State of Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist (LP). (Note: within 6 months of appointment may be considered if currently licensed in another state);
At least three years of clinical experience providing short-term mental health treatment or referral for clients for LMHC, LCSW or LP applicants; LMSW applicants with six years of clinical experience providing mental health treatment will also be considered.
At least one year of experience in crisis intervention and consultation
At least one year of experience in providing outreach or psycho-educational programming, particularly with under-served and vulnerable populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA accredited program and who are fully licensed as a psychologist in the State of New York within six months of hire (e.g., already licensed in another state);
One year, full-time equivalent, APA approved internship in a college counseling center;
Recent college or university counseling center staff experience
Evidence of computer literacy
Experience in providing clinical supervision
Experience working with and serving diverse populations.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S22142
Open Until Filled Yes