Counselor - Embedded in Residential Community Life

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138455

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About SUNY Oneonta:

SUNY Oneonta is a public college in central New York, enrolling about 6,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it's the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Job Description:

The Counseling Center at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Counselor. This is a full-time, temporary position with a 5-month obligation. The hours for this position are 12 - 8 pm, Monday - Friday. This is a new position that entails half-time counseling in the Counseling Center and half-time working with the Office of Residential Community Life providing consultation, outreach and possibly support-group facilitation.

To learn more about the College and the offices, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/

and https://suny.oneonta.edu/counseling-center

and https://suny.oneonta.edu/residential-community-life

Duties include but not limited to: Working with both the Counseling Center and the Office of Residential Community Life, the incumbent will provide brief individual psychological services to students; provide group counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to psychiatric and /or specialized mental health resources as needed; significant focus on developing and implementing outreach programming to Residence Life; serve as consultant and educator to students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements:

Required qualifications: master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; Mental Health licensure or license eligible in NY State; and 1 year of experience providing individual or group counseling.

Preferred: licensed in New York State; clinical experience providing short-term mental health treatment; experience in a higher education setting, particularly in Residence Life; experience facilitating group therapy; experience developing and facilitating outreach programs; and experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/employment

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity

. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=138455

Please upload a resume and letter of interest. Contact information for three professional references is required.

Company info

Suny College At Oneonta
Website : http://www.oneonta.edu