Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $53,975.00 - $59,747.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Professional Full-Time

Job Number: 2600346

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Counseling Center

Opening Date: 04/13/2026

Closing:

Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint 'Village on the Erie Canal,' SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Mental Health Counselor position. Reporting to the Director of the Counseling Center in the Hazen Center for Integrated Care, this position provides a wide range of direct mental health services to all enrolled students, develops and implements mental health programs for the campus community, and collaborates with on-and off-campus partners to ensure students are able to access all appropriate resources. This is a full-time, 11-month position with the month of June off.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

• Interacts with student clients in a clinical counseling capacity including facilitating mental health assessments, developing treatment plans, utilizing individual and/or group therapy, and arranging for appropriate follow up care which may include referring the student to a community behavioral health provider or other campus or community resource.
• Manages crisis situations when necessary.
• Completes clinical documentation utilizing the department's electronic medical records system.
• Collaborates with and provides consultation and support to campus partners on college mental health related issues.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates programming for students, faculty and/or staff as requested.
• Contributes to the integrated model of care by attending and participating in Hazen Clinic meetings, and engages in the ongoing development and assessment of innovative services.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Serves on appropriate campus and departmental committees as requested.
• Attends and supports university-wide events.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or closely related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by a US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
• NYS Licensed (or eligible for a limited permit/licensure) to practice mental health counseling
• Experience working with, and ability to engage with a diverse client/student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional, supervised counseling experience working in a mental health setting
• Experience working on a college campus
• Demonstrated experience facilitating psycho-educational workshops and/or trainings
• Experience managing crisis situations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at ...