Location: Morrisville, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Staff Posted On: Fri Dec 8 2023 Job Description:
Campus Title: Mental Health Counselor
Budget Title: Counselor
Unit: UUP
Professional Rank & Salary Range: SL-3, $55,000 - $65,000, dependent on qualifications.
Duration: 11-month obligation (July - May schedule)
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville seeks an additional Mental Health Counselor. The Mental Health Counselor will provide individual short-term counseling to students experiencing emotional and mental health challenges, provide consultation, case management, crisis response, outreach, advocacy, and referrals as appropriate. This person will deliver counseling services during the summer (including during the EOP Summer Academy) and work to expand services. Our goal with this position is to expand outreach programming, and walk-in consultation services, while continuing to meet the growing demand of students seeking counseling.
The Mental Health Counselor will report directly to the Director of Student Health and Counseling Services.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Provide clinical mental health counseling to enrolled SUNY Morrisville students experiencing mental health challenges: duties include short-term individual counseling, consultation, case management, crisis response, outreach, advocacy, group work, and referrals as appropriate
Refer to and consult with outside agencies as necessary
Serve as a valuable on-campus resource for mental health related crisis response, consultation and intervention as necessary
Provide consultation and training to faculty, staff, and other student services regarding psychological development and behavioral health issues
Implement and participate in campus mental health outreach efforts
Serve on campus committees which enhance campus life
Participate in annual campus events, such as Welcome Weekend
Engage in continuing education to stay current on best practices and fulfill/maintain state licensure and national certification(s)
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in a mental health related field.
Currently Licensed in good standing in New York State to practice counseling independently.
3 years of experience as a mental health provider.
Preferred qualifications
5 years of experience as a mental health provider
Experience working in a college counseling setting
Experience with single-session therapy service model
Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent and sensitive mental health care to a racially, ethnically and culturally diverse population
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Sensitivity and willingness to work with a diverse student community
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA
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