Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The Mental Health Counselor is a full-time, 9-month position. Responsible for supporting the mission of the Division of Student Affairs: specifically, by providing direct care to students seeking therapy, and providing a range of clinical services to our students and college community. The Mental Health Counselor should be a high-energy, positive role model who is committed to student affairs, student success, and service excellence. The position involves high student contact, connections with outside referral agencies, and creativity with programming and student events.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in a clinical social service setting
• Demonstrated evidence of detail-orientation, customer service orientation, ability to work independently, and great levels of responsibility required
• Experience in any of the following areas of specialization is desirable: suicide risk assessment, anxiety coping skills , trauma, women’s/men’s issues, LGBTQ issues, group therapy, substance abuse, learning disabilities and anger management
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills
• Experience working in an educational setting, preferabley in higher education
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite of products and Internet required

Education Requirements:

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certification required
• LMSW or LMHC from an accredited four-year college required

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position will require split time between the Manhattan and Bronx Campuses as well as the ability to travel between all locations as needed
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per college policies

Mercy College has made the safety of our students, faculty, staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of this commitment, we recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on our campuses are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee, you will be required to comply with the College's vaccination policy.

Mercy College is a dynamic, diverse New York City area college whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational college that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy College's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy College, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

Mercy College was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy College has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Mercy College is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy College the Best College in Westchester county in 2019 and 2020.The vibrancy of the College culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates is approximately 10,557; The College offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.

At Mercy College, we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

OUR MISSION:

Mercy College is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

Mercy College is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy College actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups, and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The College is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Mercy College strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Health Insurance:
Aetna: Aetna Elect Choice HDHP, Aetna Elect Choice EPO (In-network), Aetna Managed Choice POS (Out-of-network)
Emblem Health (UAW Union employees only): HMO (In-network)

Dental Insurance:
Aetna: Aetna DMO (In-network), Aetna PPO (Out-of-network)

Vision Insurance:
Aetna

Paid Time Off:
Mercy College provides generous leave benefits to its employees.

Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:
Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations

Life Insurance:
Long-Term Disability: The Hartford
Short-Term Disability: The Hartford

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
Ameriflex

Retirement Benefits:
TIAA
The Mercy College Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:
Deferred Compensation Plan
All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the College.
Defined Contribution Plan
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy College and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.
If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy College, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.

Remote Work:
Mercy College recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.
Learn more about our remote work policy here.

Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty
Mercy College provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy College Employees.
Learn more about our tuition remission here.

Tuition Exchange:
We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.

Employee Assistance Program:
Compsych

Voluntary Benefits:
Allstate Identity Protection
LegalEase
Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners
Nationwide Pet Insurance
PlumBenefits
ScriptSave
Working Advantage

Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.

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