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Colgate University Mental Health Counselor in Hamilton, New York
NY1499283 Mental Health Counselor needed for Colgate University in Hamilton, NY.
Pay rate is $75,000 - $79,000 per year.
Accountabilities: -Primarily responsible for providing confidential counseling/psychological services provided to students. -Areas of focus include responsibility for: effective provision of services via individual and group therapy; appropriate and effective crisis response; timely and effective on-call support of after-hours mental health needs; quality of treatment measured by overall improvement in symptoms and client self-report; client satisfaction with treatment and timely response and provision of services; providing expert consultation and information to other administrative staff; ensuring confidentiality and maintenance of records in compliance with professional standards; providing all services following ethical standards, and in compliance with state law; ensuring continuity of care between on-campus and off campus resources regarding individual student mental health care, to include case management; and effective outreach.
As part of this role, the incumbent is responsible for the following: as required, develop and administer specific programs (e.g. group therapy, outreach); and as required, may be responsible for providing effective advice, counsel, and leadership on University committees.
Requirements: -A Masters degree in counseling, social work, or related mental health field is required. -Must have completed all requirements (eg- coursework, thesis, practicum/internship) toward completing a Masters degree in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely-related field, by start date. -Multicultural competence and skill in working with students from a diversity of backgrounds. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Prior experience in working at a college/university counseling center, and/or with college-aged populations. -A collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues. -Well-developed counseling and crisis intervention skills. -Self-motivated and self-directed, able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team-oriented environment. -Familiarity with short-term models of counseling and psychotherapy. -Experience in providing outreach and consultation services to students from underrepresented groups and identities highly desired. -Licensed as a social worker or mental health clinician in NY or expected to attain license within one year of hire.
To Apply: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/5749