| Category: | Administrative and Professional Staff | Subscribe: | | Department: | Norwich Campus | Locations: | Norwich, NY | Posted: | Jun 18, 2024 | Closes: | Open Until Filled | Type: | Part-time Temporary | Position ID: | 177866 | Share | About SUNY Morrisville: SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources. The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours). The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing. The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency. Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment. Job Description: Campus Title: Mental Health Counselor Budget Title: Counselor Unit: 08-UUP; this position is not health-benefits eligible, but is eligible for other benefits. View eligibility requirements for our generous state benefits package here! Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL-3, $60/hour Duration: College Year (this position follows the academic year schedule, supporting Fall and Spring semesters) Schedule Information: Temporary, Part-time, Approximately 15 hours a week Brief Description of Duties: SUNY Morrisville seeks a part-time Mental Health Counselor. The Mental Health Counselor will provide individual short-term counseling to students experiencing emotional and mental health challenges, provide consultation, case management, crisis response, outreach, advocacy, and referrals as appropriate. This person will deliver one-on-one counseling services by appointment. Our goal with this position is to expand outreach programming, and walk-in consultation services, while continuing to meet the growing demand of students seeking counseling. The Mental Health Counselor will report directly to the Norwich Campus Director. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Provide clinical mental health counseling to enrolled SUNY Morrisville students experiencing mental health challenges: duties include short-term individual counseling, consultation, case management, crisis response, outreach, advocacy, group work, and referrals as appropriate
- Refer to and consult with outside agencies as necessary
- Serve as a valuable on-campus resource for mental health related crisis response, consultation and intervention as necessary
- Provide consultation and training to faculty, staff, and other student services regarding psychological development and behavioral health issues
- Implement and participate in campus mental health outreach efforts
- Serve on campus committees which enhance campus life
- Participate in annual campus events, such as Welcome Weekend
- Engage in continuing education to stay current on best practices and fulfill/maintain state licensure and national certification(s)
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications - Master's Degree in counseling, counseling/clinical psychology, or closely related field.
- Currently Licensed in good standing in New York State to practice counseling independently
- 3+ years of experience as a mental health provider
Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of experience as a mental health provider
- Experience working in a college counseling setting
- Experience with single-session therapy service model
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent and sensitive mental health care to a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse population
- Ability to work independently
- Sensitivity and willingness to work with a diverse student community
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
Additional Information: SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov Application Instructions: Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration. Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.morrisville.edu/careers Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission). |