Post Doctoral Fellow / Post Msw Fellow: College Counseling

R00032564
Poughkeepsie, NY

Department

Counseling Services

Job Family
Administrator

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Vassar College Counseling Service offers a 10-month Post-Doctoral or Post-MSW Fellowship in college counseling. This fellowship provides an opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse student population at Vassar College, a residential, coeducational liberal arts college in Dutchess County, NY.

We are seeking a fellow who is committed to providing creative, collaborative, multi-cultural clinical service in a diverse college environment. The fellowship includes supervision and post-doctoral or post-msw hours that meet New York State licensure requirements, with both individual and group supervision provided by licensed psychologists and social workers on staff at the Counseling Service.

This is a full-time position for 10 months, available August 15, 2026 through June 15, 2027.

Responsibilities

The fellow will build knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Under supervision, the fellow will gain experience in each of the following areas:

• Brief individual psychotherapy
• Group therapy
• Intake assessment
• Case management
• Crisis intervention and emergency services
• Consultation
• Inclusive outreach programming.

The Vassar College Counseling Service has a strong group therapy program, typically offering 8-10 groups per semester. The fellow will be expected to co-facilitate two therapy groups with staff. Some evening and weekend hours should be expected, especially involving crisis intervention and outreach activities.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Completion of a PhD, PsyD, or MSW degree by August 15, 2026; candidates who have completed all degree requirements but are awaiting graduation may be considered prior to their graduation date.
• Professional interest in multi-culturalism and social justice, college counseling center work, and student development.

To complete your application, you will be required to attach a letter of interest, current vita, and official graduate transcript or letter from PhD or MSW program (Word or PDF format required for all attachments)

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $51,000 annually.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.