"Student Psychological Counselor (HEA) -Counseling Center"

Position Details

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

Reporting to the Director of Counseling at Lehman College, this position will:

• Provide time-limited psychological counseling, including intakes and assessments, to full-time and part-time day/evening students on the campus using a cultural humility perspective and evidence-based practices.
• Perform crisis intervention for emergency situations and provide counseling services during triage hours.
• Provide Consultation Services for instructional and administrative staff regarding students with psychological and academic difficulties.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and present outreach initiatives and workshops including preparation materials, flyers, and handouts.
• Participate in the development of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Programming including Safe Zone training, as well as collaborate with the Director of Wellness Program and Faculty and Staff in this initiative.
• Collaborate with the Urban Male Program, Herbert H. Lehman Leadership Program, Wellness Center, and other Lehman departments to develop programs aimed at maintaining psychological wellness with cultural competence.
• Participate in the development of training and supervision of clinical trainees, Peer Educators, and CUNY CAP. Give clinical and administrative support to them and all staff members in Director’s absence.
• Participate in Open House, Orientations, and Leadership Retreats.

Qualifications

Education: A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs is preferred or a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling is required. A New York State License as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) is also required.

Experience: Five+ years of related experience in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. To meet the supervised experience requirement as a licensed Mental Health Counselor, you must have completed at least 3,000 clock hours providing Mental Health Counseling. The supervised experience must be obtained after completion of the master’s degree program required for licensure.

A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs OR A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling and a New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling). In addition, six years' professional experience is required for all candidates.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience and knowledge of student development and higher education systems; Excellent interpersonal skills; Knowledge of Windows based programs and other computer programs. The ability to communicate in writing is an important job-related competency. All candidates will draft a writing sample as part of the interview process to demonstrate their ability to write memos and letters that are grammatically correct.

CUNY Title Overview

Provides student counseling services as a member of a team. Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students; Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations; Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services; Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues; may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops; Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center's effectiveness; Performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience, $74,744-$95,879. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How to Apply

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).