Part time Counselor

Dutchess Community College • Poughkeepsie, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dutchess Community College (DCC) is seeking a Part-time Counselor to provide individual and group counseling support to its student population. Located in the mid-Hudson Valley, DCC is part of the State University of New York system and is guided by core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Engagement, Equity, and Innovation. The college is committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," and partnering with and serving the community inclusively.

Requirements

• Master's degree required in mental health counseling, counseling/clinical psychology, social work or equivalent.
• Must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of New York.
• One to three years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of current counseling theories, applications, and practices is required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred: Psycho-educational assessments and report writing
• Sexual Assault
• Women's Issues
• Diversity/Multicultural Counseling

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term personal counseling.
• Provide appropriate referrals and arrange for linkage with local hospitals when necessary.
• Provide "crisis intervention" for students self-referred or faculty referred to help resolve issues of a more immediate emotional or academic nature.
• Develop, implement and evaluate workshops, seminars and other activities which focus on the personal growth and development needs of the campus community.
• Develop and implement retention related programs/initiatives especially where such programs focus on the needs of the academically under-prepared, women, and minority students.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with faculty, staff and administrators to address students emotional and wellness issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with off campus agencies and professionals to support the mental health needs of students.
• Coordinate with other faculty and staff special events for student's wellness.
• Participate in department, division, and institutional assessment activities as required.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Counseling.

Benefits

• The Part time Counselor position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United Educators (DUE).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level