"Senior Counselor"

Senior Counselor

Company: SUNY Old Westbury

Category: Counseling and Psychological Services

Type: Full-Time

The Office of Counseling and Psychological Wellness Services at SUNY Old Westbury is seeking a Senior Counselor.

The Office of Counseling and Psychological Wellness Services is a multidisciplinary team, dedicated to the support and enhancement of the psychological health and wellbeing, personal growth and development of SUNY Old Westbury's students. The Senior Counselor is expected to have a demonstrated experience and skill in the treatment of clients who identify as a part of an underrepresented group and in related issues of equity and social justice. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position.

The Senior Counselor will:

• Provide psychological services to students on both a regular and emergency basis, and when necessary, during non-traditional hours.
• Services include, but are not limited to, individual treatment, couple treatment, group treatment, crisis-intervention, triage, workshops, clinical consultation, and case management.
• Initiate and take part in outreach services to the campus community, including collaboration and liaison to other college stakeholders.
• Support the students in their pursuit of academic excellence and persistence.
• Assist in training activities of pre-doctoral interns, externs, and practicum students.
• Serve as a member of the Counseling and Psychological Wellness Team and participate in its meetings.
• Provide services, including consultation and collaboration, to other college personnel, including faculty, student affairs staff and student leaders.
• Serve the Division of Student Affairs and the College of Old Westbury by serving on committees and participating in division- and campus-wide activities.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in a therapeutic profession program (Doctoral degree from a clinical or counseling psychology program, or Master's level degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another educational program directed toward the education of licensed mental health professionals).
• A licensure or a temporary permit to practice as a mental health professional in New York State.
• A passion for working with students from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.
• A broad "generalist" competence and experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of disorders and life problems for students in underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage a large caseload.
• Knowledge of and adherence to legal and ethical rules and guidelines regarding the treatment of college students.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle spontaneous work demands while undertaking projects that require advance planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in college counseling.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as CBT or DBT.
• Familiarity with at least one therapeutic orientation (i.e., psychodynamic, humanist, etc).

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $64,474.00 - $80,000.00 (plus location pay $4,000.00) commensurate with education and experience

Comprehensive Benefits: link

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Senior Counselor

Campus Title: Senior Counselor

Department: Counseling and Psychological Wellness Services

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-4

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

1. cover letter,
2. resume,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled. Review of applications to begin December 1, 2025.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.

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