Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Job no: 495758

SUNY Budget Title: Counselor
Work type: Full time
Location: Brockport
Department: Counseling Center
Categories: Management & Professional

Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport! Job Summary: The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing a wide range of direct mental health services to all enrolled students including:

• Assesses each student who presents for services.
  
• Collaborates with the student to determine the best course of treatment and arranges appropriate follow-up which may include: treating the student via individual and/or group counseling at the Counseling Center, referring the student to another office on campus, or referring the student to a local behavioral health agency or other appropriate community resource.
  
• Provides consultation and training to various campus constituencies; engage with campus partners as a liaison to, and collaborate with, student services and educational departments; and is actively involved in helping manage crisis situations. Minimum Qualifications:
  
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or closely related field by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
  
• NYS licensed or eligible for NYS licensure or eligible for a limited permit to practice mental health counseling.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment with a variety of constituents.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Experience working on a college campus with diverse populations.
  
• Experience working in a mental health setting.
  
• Previous involvement with grant funded projects (i.e. assisted with writing and/or implementing grants).
  
• Demonstrated experience facilitating psycho-educational workshops and/or trainings.
  Work Schedule: Salary, Benefits, and Appointment: $43,000 May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport. This is a fulltime 10 month position. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Application Instructions: Visit jobs.brockport.edu to complete an application including your letter of application that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Application materials will be reviewed as positions become available and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. New York State Executive Order: 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 via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement: We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success. SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.brockport.edu/cw/en-us/job/495758/mental-health-counselor
  
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