Staff Counselor/Clinical Generalist

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Title: Staff Counselor/Clinical Generalist
Location: Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS), The College of New Jersey
Job Category: AFT, Range 24
Post Date: November 11, 2024
Close Date: N/A
Salary Range: $71,400.87 - $82,106.51 (Steps 1-4)


Position Summary:

The Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) Office at The College of New Jersey is seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Generalist to provide high-quality mental health services to our diverse student body. This role involves both direct clinical care and administrative coordination, with a focus on group therapy and case management. The Clinical Generalist will play a critical role in supporting students’ mental health needs and fostering a healthy campus community.

Key Responsibilities:
Direct Clinical Care

• Conduct mental health assessments, intake evaluations, and group screenings.
• Provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
• Offer crisis support, including urgent/walk-in coverage and after-hours calls.
• Deliver consultations, including psychological test interpretations and feedback.
• Support campus-wide well-being through programs like “Friends Helping Friends” activities.

Coordinator Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in coordinating CAPS group services, including developing new groups, training staff, advertising, and maintaining service statistics.
• Serve as the departmental case manager for students needing higher levels of care, overseeing referrals to community providers.
• Coordinate care for students with eating concerns, collaborating with the College dietitian/nutritionist to develop comprehensive care plans.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Manage referrals for ongoing care and coordinate closely with other CAPS staff.
• Liaise with on-campus stakeholders to ensure alignment of CAPS services with broader campus initiatives.
• Attend administrative staff meetings and actively participate in CAPS planning and operational discussions.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensure or license-eligibility in New Jersey (LPC, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist).
• Experience providing individual and group therapy, particularly within a college or university setting.
• Strong crisis management and case management skills.
• Dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion in mental health care.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
• Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

Why Join CAPS at TCNJ?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the mental health and overall well-being of TCNJ students. As part of CAPS, you’ll join a dedicated team committed to creating a positive and supportive environment on campus.

Be part of TCNJ’s mission to empower students and promote mental wellness on campus.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.