Skip to main content

This job has expired

Counselor (Assistant Professor)/ Counseling Center

Employer
Fashion Institute of Technology
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Sep 21, 2021

Job Details

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites applications for a Counselor (Assistant Professor) in the Counseling Center.

 


Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of the Counseling Center, the Counselor is responsible for providing short-term individual and group counseling support to FIT students. This includes providing crisis care, performing risk assessments, offering general student counseling and referrals on academic, career and situational matters.

  • Work within a stepped-care model of care* to provide short-term individual and group counseling support to FIT students
  • Respond to any urgent and critical student concerns, including the need for hospitalization
  • Perform risk assessments for students seeking counseling
  • Provide intakes for students presenting with a range of concerns (including pre-existing conditions) and make appropriate assessments, external referrals and follow-up outreach
  • Provide support and follow-up to administration, faculty, parents and students
  • Ability to provide short-term (1-3 sessions) or single-session psychotherapy and develop workshops and programs based on student needs and interests
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with complex cases
  • Provide case management and follow up with referred providers to ensure continuation of care
  • Create posts and stories for social media posts and weekly newsletter
  • Respond to walk-in emergencies
  • Manage disposition planning
  • Supervise interns/externs and peer educators as assigned
  • Co-manage peer educator program
  • Develop and organize workshops and events
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 


Requirements:

  • Licensed clinician (LMSW, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, Ed. D, LMHC) in NY State required
  • 5+ years clinical experience in a college counseling center or hospital setting required
  • Case management experience required
  • Prior experience providing outreach services required
  • Prior work with adolescents and young adults required
  • Knowledge of community mental health resources and facilities 
  • Experience in conducting mental status exams 
  • Experience with a wide range of diagnosis, diagnostic assessment, and crisis intervention
  • Sensitivity to multicultural, under privileged, LGBTQ, and trauma issues 
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with college community and to represent counseling center at campus-wide events
  • Experience in inpatient facilities 
  • Experience utilizing electronic medical records 
  • Experience with substance abuse 
  • Experience with DBT techniques 
  • Experience working in college mental health setting 

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations- Occasional; Communicate Orally- Constant; Reason & Analyze- Frequent; Write- Constant

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office; Classroom

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit-Frequent; Stand-Frequent; Bend- Occasional; Walk- Frequent; Climb- Occasional; Pull- Occasional; Push- Occasional; Lift<10- Occasional; Lift 10-20- Occasional; Lift over 50- Occasional; Reach- Occasional

 

 


Additional Information:

Full Time, 30 hour work week; M, W, F 10am-5pm, T,TH 12-7pm. Work Schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Salary Schedule 83

FIT is undertaking a national search for a Counselor in the Counseling Center and welcomes applications and nominations for this Non-Classroom Faculty position. Final salary and appointment rank will be based on the education level and cumulative experience of the candidate. FIT has a generous benefits package including health insurance, vacation, and holiday schedule.  Applications for the position will be considered until the position is filled.  

This is an in-person position.

Full Time Benefits

 


Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:

* Resume
* Cover letter 
*  A list of three (3) professional references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Please note successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at: http://www.fitnyc.edu

Returning Applicants Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.

*If applying from a website outside of www.FITNYC.edu please visit  http://www.fitnyc.interviewexchange.com.

 

 

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals.  Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.  Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

Company

FIT

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York, is a premier institution for fashion, art, communications, business and technology. With name recognition around the world, FIT is an innovative center uniting more than 1,000 instructors and over 10,000 students to ensure academic and creative excellence on its Chelsea campus in Manhattan.. Providing an uncommon blend of practical experience and theory on a foundation of arts and sciences, FIT offers a wide range of affordable programs that foster innovation, collaboration, and a global perspective. FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative environment for learning, exploration, and research. The college offers nearly 50 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the new creative economy.

Occupying an entire city block in Chelsea, our vibrant campus presents the best of college life. Go just a little farther, and explore the best New York City has to offer. FIT/NYC—synergy!

At FIT, we live and breathe urban energy. We’re woven into the fabric of New York City. It’s not about the concrete (our campus has a lot!); it’s about the life, the passion, the vibe. You can see and feel it everywhere on campus.

FIT

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert