Counselor I

Clarkson University•Potsdam, NY

8h•$52,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Counselors and Therapists, are you looking for a position with creative and enthusiastic co-workers in a supportive work setting, and no insurance billing? Clarkson University’s Counseling Center is hiring master's-level, licensed professionals to join our team. Responsibilities include individual and crisis counseling for enrolled students as well as education and outreach to promote wellness. The benefits of working in a University setting are numerous, including manageable caseloads, access to on-campus facilities, comprehensive benefits, and free tuition for employees and their dependents. Staff counselors work an 11-month schedule with a 1-month summer break.

Requirements

Minimum of a master degree in mental health counseling related field, or PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology
Licensed or license eligible in the state of New York to practice mental health counseling
The Counselor I position requires a clinician to work independently with strong clinical skills
This position will also need to be able to build and foster collaborative relationships across the campus
Creativity in problem solving
The ability to handle a flexible workflow and need to meet rapidly rising demand is also necessary
Keen multi-tasking, time management and planning skills
Ability to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutions
Demonstrated ability to process and maintain highly confidential information
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Able to develop, coordinate, and participate in outreach activities and special projects as assigned
Competency working with a diverse array of students, and with a variety of presenting diagnosis / needs
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to adequately maintain documentation in an electronic records system

Nice To Haves

certification or significant training, and experience treating, trauma, eating disorders, and/or neurodiverse populations (ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, etc)
experience and/or significant training serving BIPOC, AAPI, and/or the LGBTQ+ communities
experience and/or significant training providing substance disorder treatment
Experience/interest in working as part of an integrated health team
Previous experience working with college/university students in a counseling setting
Experience with short term therapy models
Experience providing case management services
Experience in crisis intervention
Experience in group counseling modalities

Responsibilities

Provides individual group and couples counseling
Provides crisis intervention
Provides after-hours, on-call support as scheduled
Conducts clinical and psychological assessment
Maintains a working knowledge of DSM criteria, recommended therapeutic interventions, and refer for psychopharmacological evaluation
Provides consultation services
Provides referrals to students for on and off campus needs
Provides outreach services and presentations
Creates original presentations and workshops as assigned
Demonstrate ability to make clinical and ethical decisions in a team-based environment
Serves as liaison or committee member in designated area
May serve as a coordinator of outreach, groups or other area as assigned
Provides case management services as assigned
Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations as assigned
Maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and scheduling in electronic health records system
Operate in a professional manner as regulated by Federal law, New York State law and professional and ethical guidelines of mental health professionals
Assists with other projects, administrative duties and initiatives as assigned
Performance of the above duties require you to be at work