"Student Psychological Counselor/Crisis Services - Counseling Services Center (HEA)"

POSITION DETAILS

New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a Student Psychological Counselor to provide mental health counseling and support services through the Counseling Services Center.

The mission of the Counseling Services Center is to support the educational, emotional and career development of City Tech students by providing opportunities for skill development, counseling and referrals that address obstacles to success. Counseling Services provides consultation and time-limited mental health counseling, as well as academic and career support services to all matriculated students. This office also provides supervision and support to the Veteran’s Support Services Office. In addition, the center now offers clinical supervision to a select group of master’s level students who wish to earn hours towards their NY State license in mental health counseling by providing counseling services to students.

The Student Psychological Counselor/Crisis Services will support the functioning of counseling and veteran support services by facilitating access to mental health and community-based services. They will provide direct mental health and college student adjustment services.

Reporting to the Director/Associate Director of Counseling Services the Student Psychological Counselor/Crisis Services will:

• Work collaboratively with both Counseling and Veteran’s Support Services.
• Provide short-term psychological and crisis counseling to the general student population.
• Serve as a resource to faculty and administrative staff who teach students, providing insight into the impact of mental health issues and college success.
• Provide clinical supervision to select City Tech employees earning practical hours towards a NY State license in a mental health profession.
• Maintain records of student contacts.
• Engage students who are not connecting with campus services.
• Provide student advocacy in relation to college offices and community agencies.
• Conduct student development workshops.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Participate in assessing and recommending improvements that will positively impact the effectiveness of the Counseling Services Office.
• Participate actively in outreach initiatives regarding mental health and wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

A New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) is also required.

In addition, six years' of related, post-baccalaureate professional experience are required for all candidates.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in serving the general college student population and the mental health needs of students.
• Ability to coordinate programming and liaison services with both campus and community resources.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to City Tech employees seeking NY licensure in a mental health counseling profession.
• Cultural competency and experience providing counseling services to a diverse student body in a higher education setting.
• Experience dealing with issues related to personal, academic and career development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in using computers and standard MS Office Suite applications (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).

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.

Job Title Name: Student Psychological Counselor

CUNY TITLE Higher Education Associate

FLSA Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$90,838 - $105,816. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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).

CLOSING DATE Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin on or after December 2, 2025.