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Russell Sage College Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Part Time) in Troy, New York
Location: Troy, NY Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Tue Jul 23 2024 Job Description:
Responsibilities and Functions:
Provide intake, assessment, individual, couples, and group counseling for undergraduate and graduate students of Russell Sage College.
Provide crisis intervention and referral of students to mental health facilities as needed.
Lead skill building groups
Refer students for psychiatric evaluations as needed.
Serve as a consultant regarding mental health issues for the Dean of Students, Residence Life staff, and faculty.
Participate in Wellness Center and Mental Health staff meetings
Participate in the training and on-going support of campus constituents.
Participate in wellness initiatives to support the well-being of Russell Sage College
Other duties as assigned.
This is a 20 hour/week, 9 month/year position, following the college calendar.
The estimated hourly rate is $25.00 per hour for 20 hours per week for 40 weeks.
Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements: Position requires a Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program, and being licensed to practice independently (ie LCSW, LMHC, etc) in the State of New York.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous training and experience in a college or university counseling center preferred. Qualities of the preferred candidate include but are not limited to possession of: assessment skills, well-developed brief counseling and crisis intervention skills; a collaborative spirit of warmth and acceptance, and a commitment to high professional ideals.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Reports to: Associate Vice-President for Student Life for Student Wellness
COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.