Senior Counselor

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Senior Counselor

Campus Title
Senior Counselor

School/Division
Student Affairs, Division of

Department
Counseling and Wellness Services

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
SL4

Salary Range
$63,664 - $69,000 (Depending on Experience)

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Is this a temporary position?
No

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Position Summary

Senior counselors work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical services, consultation, outreach and preventive programs that address the psychological and behavioral needs of the student population. Positions are full-time either 12-month or 11-month obligation.

Services include: diagnostic assessment; individual, couples, and group psychotherapy; case management; crisis intervention; referrals to outside providers, workshops, presentations, and other outreach activities.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to college students
• Conduct initial assessments to determine students’ needs
• Determine and make appropriate referrals to psychiatric and other campus and community personnel
• Provide outreach and consultation on information regarding resources provided through Counseling and Wellness Services to the campus and larger community, including faculty, staff, families, students and other stakeholders
• Participate in annual orientation and training for students and staff which includes informing them on the available counseling and wellness services as well as referral procedures
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Supervise trainees to meet training requirements administratively and clinically
• Follow current ethical and legal guidelines to assure standards of practice
• Maintain professional license in field
• Document and maintain accurate progress notes

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• The Senior Counselor will report to the director of Counseling and Wellness Services, and will work closely with staff from Health Promotion, Student Health Services, Disability Services, Career Services, and Residential Life and Housing.
• The Senior Counselor will supervise trainees

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in counseling or social work or doctoral degree in psychology
• Professional license to practice in New York State as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor ( LMHC ), Licensed Master Social Worker ( LMSW ), Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ) or Licensed Psychologist (LP). Applicants with these licenses issued by another state will be considered and will be required to obtain NYS licensure within 6 months of appointment
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience pre- or post-licensure providing mental health treatment
• Experience in crisis intervention and consultation
• Experience providing outreach or psycho-educational programming

Preferred Qualifications

• College counseling center experience
• Experience in providing clinical supervision

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S23213

Review Start Date
10/04/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8981

Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland? If so, please indicate what type of employee.
   • UUP Professional
   • UUP Faculty
   • Management Confidential
   • Research Foundation
   • Represented by CSEA, PBANYS or PEF
   • Full Time Lecturer

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents