What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I position at Clarkson University?
Counselor ILocation
US-NY-PotsdamID
2026-1292
Position Type Staff
Remote No
Visa Sponsorship Eligible No
Hybrid Role NoPay Range
USD $52,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.
Overview
Counselors and Therapists, are you looking for a position with creative and enthusiastic co-workers in a supportive work setting, and no insurance billing? Clarkson University's Counseling Center is hiring master's-level, licensed professionals to join our team. Responsibilities include individual and crisis counseling for enrolled students as well as education and outreach to promote wellness. The benefits of working in a University setting are numerous, including manageable caseloads, access to on-campus facilities, comprehensive benefits, and free tuition for employees and their dependents. Staff counselors work an 11-month schedule with a 1-month summer break.
Responsibilities
Provides individual group and couples counselingProvides crisis interventionProvides after-hours, on-call support as scheduledConducts clinical and psychological assessmentMaintains a working knowledge of DSM criteria, recommended therapeutic interventions, and refer for psychopharmacological evaluationProvides consultation servicesProvides referrals to students for on and off campus needsProvides outreach services and presentationsCreates original presentations and workshops as assignedDemonstrate ability to make clinical and ethical decisions in a team-based environmentServes as liaison or committee member in designated areaMay serve as a coordinator of outreach, groups or other area as assignedProvides case management services as assignedParticipates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations as assignedMaintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and scheduling in electronic health records systemOperate in a professional manner as regulated by Federal law, New York State law and professional and ethical guidelines of mental health professionalsAssists with other projects, administrative duties and initiatives as assignedPerformance of the above duties require you to be at work
Qualifications
Education:Minimal Qualifications:* Minimum of a master degree in mental health counseling related field, or PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology* Licensed or license eligible in the state of New York to practice mental health counselingPreferred Qualifications:* certification or significant training, and experience treating, trauma, eating disorders, and/or neurodiverse populations (ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, etc)* experience and/or significant training serving BIPOC, AAPI, and/or the LGBTQ communities* experience and/or significant training providing substance disorder treatmentExperience:Minimal Experience:* Experience/interest in working as part of an integrated health teamPreferred Experience:* Previous experience working with college/university students in a counseling setting* Experience with short term therapy models* Experience providing case management services* Experience in crisis intervention* Experience in group counseling modalities
Essential Skills
The Counselor I position requires a clinician to work independently with strong clinical skillsThis position will also need to be able to build and foster collaborative relationships across the campusCreativity in problem solvingThe ability to handle a flexible workflow and need to meet rapidly rising demand is also necessaryKeen multi-tasking, time management and planning skillsAbility to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutionsDemonstrated ability to process and maintain highly confidential informationDemonstrated commitment to Diversity and InclusionAble to develop, coordinate, and part
US-NY-PotsdamID
2026-1292
Position Type Staff
Remote No
Visa Sponsorship Eligible No
Hybrid Role NoPay Range
USD $52,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.
Overview
Counselors and Therapists, are you looking for a position with creative and enthusiastic co-workers in a supportive work setting, and no insurance billing? Clarkson University's Counseling Center is hiring master's-level, licensed professionals to join our team. Responsibilities include individual and crisis counseling for enrolled students as well as education and outreach to promote wellness. The benefits of working in a University setting are numerous, including manageable caseloads, access to on-campus facilities, comprehensive benefits, and free tuition for employees and their dependents. Staff counselors work an 11-month schedule with a 1-month summer break.
Responsibilities
Provides individual group and couples counselingProvides crisis interventionProvides after-hours, on-call support as scheduledConducts clinical and psychological assessmentMaintains a working knowledge of DSM criteria, recommended therapeutic interventions, and refer for psychopharmacological evaluationProvides consultation servicesProvides referrals to students for on and off campus needsProvides outreach services and presentationsCreates original presentations and workshops as assignedDemonstrate ability to make clinical and ethical decisions in a team-based environmentServes as liaison or committee member in designated areaMay serve as a coordinator of outreach, groups or other area as assignedProvides case management services as assignedParticipates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations as assignedMaintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and scheduling in electronic health records systemOperate in a professional manner as regulated by Federal law, New York State law and professional and ethical guidelines of mental health professionalsAssists with other projects, administrative duties and initiatives as assignedPerformance of the above duties require you to be at work
Qualifications
Education:Minimal Qualifications:* Minimum of a master degree in mental health counseling related field, or PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology* Licensed or license eligible in the state of New York to practice mental health counselingPreferred Qualifications:* certification or significant training, and experience treating, trauma, eating disorders, and/or neurodiverse populations (ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, etc)* experience and/or significant training serving BIPOC, AAPI, and/or the LGBTQ communities* experience and/or significant training providing substance disorder treatmentExperience:Minimal Experience:* Experience/interest in working as part of an integrated health teamPreferred Experience:* Previous experience working with college/university students in a counseling setting* Experience with short term therapy models* Experience providing case management services* Experience in crisis intervention* Experience in group counseling modalities
Essential Skills
The Counselor I position requires a clinician to work independently with strong clinical skillsThis position will also need to be able to build and foster collaborative relationships across the campusCreativity in problem solvingThe ability to handle a flexible workflow and need to meet rapidly rising demand is also necessaryKeen multi-tasking, time management and planning skillsAbility to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutionsDemonstrated ability to process and maintain highly confidential informationDemonstrated commitment to Diversity and InclusionAble to develop, coordinate, and part
Salary : $55,000