Employment Posting

Name of Organization: SUNY Tompkins Cortland Community College
Job Title: Clinical Counselor, Office of Mental Health Services
Part-time or Full-time: Full-time
Job Location: Dryden, NY
Start Date: Monday, Feb. 4, 2019
Job Description: TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: FULL-TIME, RENEWABLE, 10-MONTH SUMMARY: Clinical Counselors employed in the Office of Mental Health Services provide vital mental health services to residential and commuter students. Clinical Counselors are responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, brief treatment, consultation, crisis intervention, and referral of students in the support of academic success and retention in accordance with the College’s mission and values. They are at once mental health experts and higher education professionals, addressing the unique challenges that affect college students and campus communities. The Office of Mental Health Services emphasizes mental health outreach and interventions with students who identify from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, including but not limited to first generation students, students of color, non-traditional age students, students with disabilities, and international students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide short-term therapy/counseling services to meet specific student client needs including mental health assessments and therapy sessions. 2. Conduct psychological assessments and employ diagnostic procedures to determine student functioning and treatment/disposition recommendations to foster student self-understanding and decision-making, and to determine the most effective intervention strategies possible within the limits of available resources. 3. Complete documentation of care as prescribed by law and in accordance with best practices and college policy. 4. Develop and deliver formal and informal educational and awareness programs for students, staff, and faculty regarding mental health wellness. 5. Provide crisis intervention for students with acute emotional symptoms and work closely with other campus personnel (Campus Police, Students of Concern Committee, Health Center) in the provision of these services. 6. Participate in the training of residential life staff and other campus personnel. 7. Provide students with education and training related to suicide prevention, mental health promotion and academic success. 8. Encourage faculty and administrative collaborations with the Office of Mental Health Services. Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and parents concerning students’ developmental and mental health concerns, and assist them in making appropriate referrals. 9. Serve on various college committees, such as those related to health, wellness, student safety, and student success. 10. Perform all above tasks in consultation with the Director of the Office of Mental Health Services. 11. Perform other related tasks, as assigned by the Director of the Office of Mental Health Services.
Required Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related clinical counseling field and 2 years of related experience. NY State licensure/certification or license eligible within two years of initial hire date. Experience working with issues encountered in late adolescence, including new onset psychological symptoms/diagnoses, trauma issues, identity, transgender identity, men’s issues, sexual trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Multicultural competency in working with students of color, students from all economic classes, first generation students, LGBTQ students, and international students. This position is subject to a criminal background check and Statewide Central Register Database check.
Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in higher education. Expertise in short-term treatment, including brief psychotherapy, stabilization and referral of serious mental illness, suicide assessment, and crisis intervention. Competency in one or more of the following areas: diversity and multicultural issues, suicidality, eating disorders, substance abuse, and sexual assault trauma. Ability to adapt to emerging technologies.
Rate of Pay: EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: $47,267 - $59,085 - Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply: To apply visit https://forms.tc3.edu/Forms/Employment Note: Additional application materials/essays will be requested. AA/EOE
Contact: TC3 Human Resource 1.888.567.8211 or 1.607.844.8211
Website: https://forms.tc3.edu/Forms/Employment