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Student Psychological Counselor
The Counseling Center invites applications for a Student Psychological Counselor. The Counseling Center at Queensborough Community College provides ongoing personal counseling forregistered students on an individual and group basis. Counseling is provided in a private,confidential, and supportive environment in which students may focus on issues and concerns whichmay be hindering successful academic achievement and personal development. The CounselingCenter maintains a close collaborative relationship with instructional faculty and staff, who are frequentsources of referral.
CUNY is an equal opportunity employer, is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is dedicated to recruiting and retaining professionals who share the College's commitment to equity. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from members of protected groups including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional perspectives to the university's mission. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through their research, teaching and/or service are also encouraged to apply. One of Queensborough Community College's greatest strengths, and a necessary element of excellence, is the diversity of our community. We strive to attract and nurture a talented and diverse faculty and staff that proudly reflect the unique character of the local Queens community, the most diverse county in the United States.
Reporting to the Counseling Director, and in addition to the CUNY Title Overview duties, the successfulcandidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Provides student advocacy services in relation to college offices and community agencies.
- Works collaboratively with the college community, including referrals to campus and community offices
- Maintains records of student contacts, and directory of services.
- Facilitates an orientation course via on-line and classroom setting.
- Perform administrative responsibilities as needed
- Collaborate with community mental health agencies and hospitals to facilitate community-basedservices
- Participates with college and division wide strategic planning, assessment, orientations and enrollment activities
- Available to provide evening and weekend services
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, psychology, or mental health counseling).
In addition, six years' of related, postbaccaularate, professional experience are required for all candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in professional practice.
- Experience in working with racial trauma
- Have Administrative experience
- History of working collaboratively with colleagues/community
- Provide crisis intervention, personal, academic, and career counseling to students, make referrals to campus and community offices, and maintain records of student contacts.
- Experience in presenting information in a group setting online and in-person
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the tri-state area.
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
Higher Education Associate
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS