Counselor Assistant Professor/ Counseling Center

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The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites applications for a Counselor (Assistant Professor) in the Counseling Center.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of the Counseling Center, the Counselor is responsible for providing short-term individual and group counseling support to FIT students. This includes providing crisis care, performing risk assessments, offering general student counseling and referrals on academic, career and situational matters.
Work within a stepped-care model of care* to provide short-term individual and group counseling support to FIT students
Respond to any urgent and critical student concerns, including the need for hospitalization
Perform risk assessments for students seeking counseling
Provide intakes for students presenting with a range of concerns (including pre-existing conditions) and make appropriate assessments, external referrals and follow-up outreach
Provide support and follow-up to administration, faculty, parents and students
Ability to provide short-term (1-3 sessions) or single-session psychotherapy and develop workshops and programs based on student needs and interests
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with complex cases
Provide case management and follow up with referred providers to ensure continuation of care
Create posts and stories for social media posts and weekly newsletter
Respond to walk-in emergencies
Manage disposition planning
Supervise interns/externs and peer educators as assigned
Co-manage peer educator program
Develop and organize workshops and events
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Licensed clinician (LMSW, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, Ed. D, LMHC) in NY State required
5 years clinical experience in a college counseling center or hospital setting required
Case management experience required
Prior experience providing outreach services required
Prior work with adolescents and young adults required
Knowledge of community mental health resources and facilities
Experience in conducting mental status exams
Experience with a wide range of diagnosis, diagnostic assessment, and crisis intervention
Sensitivity to multicultural, under privileged, LGBTQ, and trauma issues
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with college community and to represent counseling center at campus-wide events
Experience in inpatient facilities
Experience utilizing electronic medical records
Experience with substance abuse
Experience with DBT techniques
Experience working in college mental health setting
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations- Occasional; Communicate Orally- Constant; Reason & Analyze- Frequent; Write- Constant
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office; Classroom
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit-Frequent; Stand-Frequent; Bend- Occasional; Walk- Frequent; Climb- Occasional; Pull- Occasional; Push- Occasional; Lift
Additional Information:
Full Time, 30 hour work week; M, W, F 10am-5pm, T,TH 12-7pm. Work Schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Salary Schedule 83
FIT is undertaking a national search for a Counselor in the Counseling Center and welcomes applications and nominations for this Non-Classroom Faculty position. Final salary and appointment rank will be based on the education level and cumulative experience of the candidate. FIT has a generous benefits package including health insurance, vacation, and holiday schedule. Applications for the position will be considered until the position is filled.
This is an in-person position.
Full Time Benefits
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:
* Resume
* Cover letter
* A list of three (3) professional references with telephone numbers and email addresses
Please note successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.
For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at: ****Returning Applicants Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.
*If applying from a website outside of ****please visit ****FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, ****.

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