Counselor I / Counselor II

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Job Summary

The Counselor will facilitate the normal developmental process of Rensselaer students and assist students whose normal developmental process is being impeded by adjustment problems and other disorders. The Counselor will work with students individually and in groups, as well as proactively work with the Rensselaer Community to create an environment that will allow students to maximize their personal growth. The Counselor will develop and implement mental health prevention and education programs.

Hiring may be at the Counselor I or Counselor II level. The Counselor II will also provide clinical supervision to assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

COUNSELOR I:

Minimum Qualifications -

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field
• Three (3) years experience, with at least 1 year being post-licensure
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York (for applicants from other states or those who are license eligible, must be licensed at the time of employment)

COUNSELOR II:

Minimum Qualifications -

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required
• Five (5) years of experience, with at least 3 years being post-licensure
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York (for applicants from other states or those who are license eligible, must be licensed at the time of employment)

Counselor I/Psychologist:

Minimum Qualifications -

• Ph. D. in counseling or clinical psychology
• Licensed to practice in New York State
• Two (2) years of professional clinical experience  

Counselor II/Psychologist:

Minimum Qualifications -

• Ph. D. in counseling or clinical psychology
• Licensed to practice in New York State
• Five (5) years of experience, with at least 3 years being post-licensure  

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience with young adult/adolescent populations is especially desired
• Clinical work experience in a higher education setting is helpful
• Experience with electronic health record systems
• Clinical experience with at least one of traditionally underserved student population and/or International students

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form
• Ability to effectively communicate information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the individuals
• Ability to assess mental status in patients and to provide treatment options

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications for Counselor I or II (either LCSW or Licensed Psychologist)

• Clinical experience with young adult/adolescent populations is especially desired
• Clinical work experience in a higher education setting is helpful
• Experience with electronic health record systems  
• Clinical experience with at least one of traditionally underserved student population and/or international students

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range:

• Counselor I: $65,000 - $68,000 per year
• Counselor II: $75,000 - $80,000 per year

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) .

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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