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CUNY Student Psychological Counselor (Multiple Temporary FT positions) in Brooklyn, New York
Job Title: Student Psychological Counselor (Multiple Temporary FT positions)
Job ID: 22118
Location: Brooklyn College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
POSITION DETAILS
Brooklyn College is looking to fill four (4) temporary, full-time Student Psychological Counselor positions. Reporting to the Counseling Director, the Student Psychological Counselor will provide virtual counseling to a diverse student population via telephone and video conferencing tools such as Zoom. Applicants may be considered for one or more of the following:
Oppression Trauma Specialist: Develop and implement specialized programming and services related to oppression, racial, immigration and related traumatic experiences.
Bereavement Specialist: Develop and implement specialized programming and services related to bereavement and loss, especially related to pandemic impact, including loss of family and friends, job loss, life and social support disruptions.
Substance Use Harm Reduction Specialist: Develop and implement specialized programming and services related to substance use (and other addictive, compulsive behavior) harm reduction.
Risk Management Assistant: Assist in overseeing the treatment and managing of clients with the most serious clinical risk; developing programs to identify and address serious clinical risk.
No in-person services or other work; all work is remote from off-campus (home). These are substitute (temporary) positions which are expected to last for 8 months.
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 and a New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work (LCSW), psychology, or mental health counseling).
In addition, six years' (post-degree) professional experience is required for all candidates.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing advocacy and counseling to a diverse population
Experience with psychodynamic and structured (CBT) approaches to counselling
Experience with specialty activities specified
Experience providing clinical supervision to trainees
Experience with group psychotherapy
Experience with remote counseling
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
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
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To be considered, applicants must upload the following in .doc, .pdf, or .rtf format:
Cover letter
Current resume
Contact information (name, phone number, and email address) for three references; letters are welcome but not required.
CLOSING DATE
Search Reopened. Immediate review of resumes. Positions open until filled.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.