Student Psychological Counselor (Higher Education Associate)

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Graduate Center

OPEN TO CURRENT CUNY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Title

Student Psychological Counselor (Higher Education Associate)

Location/Department

The Wellness Center

Position Detail

Managerial and Professional

FLSA Status

Exempt

Compensation

$71,073 - $85,356

Web Site

www.gc.cuny.edu

Notice Number

MP16836

Closing Date

November 25, 2009

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

The Student Psychological Counselor assists in the full range of clinical, administrative, training and outreach activities associated with the Wellness Center/Psychological Counseling & Adult Development (PCAD) Center, while functioning as a primary provider of direct clinical services as a senior member of the Center’s professional staff. PCAD provides evaluation, consultation, time limited counseling/psychotherapy, as well as academic support services (workshops and consultations and programs of development) to the 4,900 member doctoral student body at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. PCAD is also a training site for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows.

General Duties:

• Provides student counseling services as a member of a team.
• Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students.
• Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations.
• Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services.
• Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues; may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops.
• Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center’s effectiveness.
• Provides individual and group consultation regarding graduate student progress and dissertation counseling.
• Participates in clinical supervision of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral trainees.
• Performs related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs OR Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling and a New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling)
• Knowledge and experience in time-limited therapy
• Six years’ professional experience is required for all candidates

TO APPLY

Applicants must send a cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references to:

Address:

Student Psychological Counselor Search Committee
Office of The Vice President for Student Affairs
The CUNY Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue, Room 7301
New York, NY 10016

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THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Graduate Center
OPEN TO CURRENT CUNY EMPLOYEES ONLY
Title		Student Psychological Counselor (Higher Education Associate)
Location/Department		The Wellness Center

Position Detail		Managerial and Professional
FLSA Status		Exempt
Compensation		$71,073 - $85,356
Web Site		www.gc.cuny.edu
Notice Number		MP16836
Closing Date		November 25, 2009

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

	The Student Psychological Counselor assists in the full range of clinical, administrative, training and outreach activities associated with the Wellness Center/Psychological Counseling & Adult Development (PCAD) Center, while functioning as a primary provider of direct clinical services as a senior member of the Center’s professional staff. PCAD provides evaluation, consultation, time limited counseling/psychotherapy, as well as academic support services (workshops and consultations and programs of development) to the 4,900 member doctoral student body at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. PCAD is also a training site for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows. General Duties: • Provides student counseling services as a member of a team. • Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students. • Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations. • Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services. • Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues; may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops. • Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center’s effectiveness. • Provides individual and group consultation regarding graduate student progress and dissertation counseling. • Participates in clinical supervision of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral trainees. • Performs related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

	• Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs OR Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling and a New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) • Knowledge and experience in time-limited therapy • Six years’ professional experience is required for all candidates

TO APPLY		Applicants must send a cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references to:
Address:		Student Psychological Counselor Search Committee Office of The Vice President for Student Affairs The CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue, Room 7301 New York, NY 10016