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Mental Health Counselor at Dominican University New York

Mental Health Counselor

Dominican University New York · New York

5 days ago

Mental Health Counselor

Dominican University New York · New York

6 days ago
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About the Role

Provide counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach, and referral services to students to support their emotional well-being, personal development, and academic success. Foster an inclusive environment that promotes wellness, resilience, and student success.

Responsibilities

  • Provide short-term individual counseling and mental health support to students.
  • Conduct intake assessments and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
  • Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
  • Make referrals to community-based providers and resources.
  • Consult with faculty, staff, administrators, and parents regarding student well-being concerns.
  • Develop and facilitate educational workshops and outreach programs.
  • Participate in campus-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness.
  • Collaborate with Student Development, Residence Life, Public Safety, and other departments.
  • Attend occasional evening or weekend programs and events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other appropriate field.
  • Minimum of 2 years professional experience in student affairs, mental health counseling, or social work, specifically with college-age populations and emerging adults.
  • Experience in suicide prevention and intervention training (e.g., ASIST, QPR).
  • Experience providing crisis intervention and threat/risk assessment.
  • Experience supporting students with substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and adjustment issues.
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
  • Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and ethical standards.
  • Familiarity with Title IX, student conduct processes, behavioral intervention teams (BIT), CARE teams, and higher education compliance practices.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

  • Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Consultation
  • Outreach Programming
  • Referral Services
  • Risk Assessment
  • Safety Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Cultural Responsiveness
  • Wellness Promotion
  • Resilience Building

Location

  • Orangeburg, New York

Work Type

  • Fully in person
  • Part-time
  • 10 month

Experience Level

  • 2 years professional experience

Education Level

  • Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $40 - $45/hour

About the Company

  • Dominican University New York, located in Orangeburg, New York, serves approximately 1,400 students with a faculty and staff of 400.
  • Offers a wide range of academic programs, including more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
  • Founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt in the Catholic tradition.
  • Independent, four-year, coeducational institution.
  • Chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
  • Named a College of Distinction, designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and recognized as a Military Friendly® School.

Equal Opportunity

  • Dominican University New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion.
  • The University particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
  • AA/EOE