Generalist Counselor Therapist, Cornell Health - Multiple Positions Available

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Health's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers confidential counseling and psychiatric services, designed to help students with mental health concerns that may be affecting their quality of life and ability to learn. Our providers include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurse practitioners from diverse cultural and clinical backgrounds. CAPS providers value students in all of their individuality, and are committed to welcoming all people with respect and sensitivity. Our providers regularly collaborate with Cornell Health’s diverse array of healthcare providers as an integrated service that support both the mind and the body. Counselor Therapists at Cornell Health's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) serve as members of a multidisciplinary service team with primary responsibility for the mental health of Cornell University's undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Counselor Therapists serve as a resource for mental health education and prevention strategies across campus, and may consult with faculty, staff, and parents regarding student mental health issues. Counselor Therapist responsibilities will include short-term individual counseling, urgent care and crisis intervention services, and/or access and referral services for students seeking care depending on the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Master of social work degree with “C” or “R” designation (LCSW or LCSW-R), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D), or Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD or PsyD) and a minimum of 3 years of work-related experience.
Licensed in New York State.
Strong interest in entrenching clinical services within the culture of academics and the campus community.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Professional autonomy and maturity allowing for independent delivery of services.
Experience with individuals presenting common clinical issues prevalent in college mental health including but not limited to suicidality, disordered eating, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, issues of young adulthood, and trauma.
Effective interpersonal, written, verbal, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences.
Understanding of, and compliance with, the ethical and legal issues involved in the provision of clinical services.
Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy, and honesty with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to manage and carefully maintain confidential and private information; use confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, and protect information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Experience in college mental health, working with undergraduate, graduate and professional students or with college-aged students.
Experience working with college student services staff and faculty.
Experience working in an integrated healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as members of a multidisciplinary service team with primary responsibility for the mental health of Cornell University's undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Serve as a resource for mental health education and prevention strategies across campus.
Consult with faculty, staff, and parents regarding student mental health issues.
Provide short-term individual counseling.
Provide urgent care and crisis intervention services.
Provide access and referral services for students seeking care.