Student Psychological Counselor - Counseling Center: York College/Cuny

Student Psychological Counselor

• May be asked to participate in but not limited to:
• Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students
• May sit on various committees such as but not limited to: Behavioral Intervention Team, and Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee
• Conduct crisis interventions when necessary and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for high risk student
• Counseling Center: York College/CUNY Job ID 26991 Location York College Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs **POSITION DETAILS** York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College's mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they'll grow into passionate and engaged learners. York's academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers five graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, and Social Work. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education. The College's 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization. York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world. Reporting to the Student Counseling Director, the Student Psychological Counselor assists with the alignment of the counseling, outreach, and educational services with national best practices and standards of excellence. The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Conduct outreach presentations and workshops to students, staff, and faculty
• Conduct therapeutic groups at the Center as needed
• Provides student counseling services as a member of a team
• Conduct triage assessments and weekly individual psychotherapy to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students with a wide range of mental health issues
• Perform related administrative and clinical duties in support of the Center's functioning
• Create and promote counseling groups that focus on the development of various coping skills

New Student Orientation, Health / Club Fairs, conferences **QUALIFICATIONS** Education: A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs is preferred or a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling is required. A New York State License as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) is also required. Experience: Five+ years of related experience in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. To meet the supervised experience requirement as a licensed Mental Health Counselor, you must have completed at least 3,000 clock hours providing Mental Health Counseling. The supervised experience must be obtained after completion of the master's degree program required for licensure. **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Provides student counseling services as a member of a team.

• Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations
• Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues; may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops
• Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Student Psychological Counselor **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Associate **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
• Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services
• Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center's effectiveness
• Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. The salary range for this appointment is $82,928 - $90,375

• Salary commensurate with education and experience **HOW TO APPLY** In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format. You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board. To apply: Please go to www.CUNY.jobs. Filter by Job Location by clicking on York College. The title of this position is Student Psychological Counselor: York College/CUNY, Job ID # 26991. Click on the title to view the entire job announcement. Click the 'Apply Now' tab and follow the prompts from there, including creating an account or logging into a previously created account. York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer. **CLOSING DATE** August 9, 2023 **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.

At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.

Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.