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About the Role
The Counselor II will facilitate the normal developmental process of Rensselaer students and assist students whose normal developmental process is being impeded by adjustment problems and other disorders. The Counselor will work with students individually and in groups, as well as proactively work with the Rensselaer Community to create an environment that will allow students to maximize their personal growth. This position will also develop and implement mental health prevention and education programs. This is a 10-month role with a scheduled work period of August 1 through May 31, eligible for year-round benefits.
Responsibilities
- Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
- Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods for use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.
- Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
- Advise Clients on how counseling can help their state/condition.
- Evaluate the results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments.
- Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information.
- Refer clients to specialists for non-counseling treatment of problems.
- Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and other staff as needed in responding to students who present with adjustment and mental health problems.
- Complete and maintain records and reports regarding the students’ histories, progress, services provided, and other relevant information.
- Promote mental health by participating in campus-wide outreach activities as necessary.
- Other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
- Five (5) or more years of relevant counseling experience, with at least 3 years being post-licensure
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York
- Applicants from other states or those who are license eligible must be licensed at the time of employment
Skills
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
- Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form
- Ability to effectively communicate information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the individuals
- Ability to assess mental status in patients and to provide treatment options
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Location
- Upstate NY
Work Type
- 10-month role
- Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
- Local travel between campus locations only
- Incidental driving possible, but not required
Experience Level
- Five (5) or more years of relevant counseling experience
- At least 3 years being post-licensure
Education Level
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $62,250 - $66,400 / yr (10-months)
Benefits
- Year-round benefits
- Top notch employee health and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off program
- Tuition remission
- Opportunities for career growth
- Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
- Comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan
About the Company
- Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States.
- We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges.
- We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application.
- RPI Forward strategic plan charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI.
- Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
Equal Opportunity
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning.
- We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.