MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

Assist in developing and implementing mental health programs for the campus community including intake and assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention including on-call responsibilities, consultation and referral, training, supervision, and educational program development and delivery. Manage on-going psychoeducational programs, which promote community mental health and consultation with faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and other students around issues related to the developmental and psychological needs of students. Psychologists complement a strong relationship-focused team of professionals committed to the psychological needs and development of traditional age, residential students, and to providing leadership to the campus in regards to mental health issues, with a demonstrated commitment to supporting, empowering and retaining students from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications:  Minimum qualifications: Earned master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or a closely related field (MA, MSW, MFT) and licensure or licensure eligibility as a mental health provider in New York State. Two years post-master’s degree experience in a college counseling setting or with young adults in a clinical setting.
Preferred qualifications: LCSW credential, LMHC, or earned doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology (PsyD or PhD) or a related field; APA approved program and internship is strongly preferred. Two to five years post-doctoral degree experience in college/university counseling center. Post-doctoral supervision for licensure can be provided. Eligible doctoral candidates must be licensed within 2 years of hiring date.
Keen sensitivity to issues of gender, culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, socio-economic status, etc. and skilled with techniques for counseling students with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated history of positive working relationships and collaborative style, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment; and experience in providing service through outreach activities, program development, and committee involvement are required.
Demonstrated clinical skills and proven managerial and supervisory skills with continuing interest in professional development around current practices and trends; strong generalist with experience with common presenting concerns of college students, and experience and interest in providing group therapy preferred; demonstrated interest, expertise, and commitment to working with students from underrepresented groups through culturally-competent therapy and programming strongly preferred.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach a resume, cover letter and list of three professional references. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by August 11, 2017.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.