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

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 Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions: For best consideration, applications must be submitted by 5/11.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.