Staff Therapist

Counselor / Therapist 8.0 Work-LifePart-Time

Listed compensation

$59.9K - $70K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conducts individual and group therapy sessions tailored to the mental health needs of a diverse student population Performs crisis intervention and conducts intake assessments to design appropriate treatment plans Develops and delivers mental health outreach and educational programs to students and campus partners Provides didactic training to graduate trainees and new therapists in mental health fields Completes and maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and participates in case collaboration meetings Collaborates with campus stakeholders to enhance mental health services and promote inclusive wellness initiatives Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of diverse mental health issues and evidence-based therapeutic interventions Knowledge of conducting therapeutic sessions, both individually and in groups Skill in both oral and written communications Skill in delivering educational and outreach programs in a university setting Skill in training graduate students and new therapists Ability to handle complex, rapidly changing clinical situations, perform crisis intervention, and develop effective treatment plans Ability to collaborate effectively with other campus departments to promote holistic student wellness Ability to provide clinical services to diverse student population Minimum Education & Experience Master's degree in related field 3 years of clinical experience Professional Certification as: Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or ability to obtain within one year of hire Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work.

Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details As a Staff Therapist within Rochester Institute of Technology’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), the successful candidate will provide high-quality, culturally responsive mental health services to RIT students and contribute to the university’s commitment to student well-being, success, and belonging.

This 11-month position is embedded part-time within the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS), where the therapist will provide individual counseling services to GCCIS students and consultation and support to GCCIS faculty and staff.

The therapist will also remain an active member of the CaPS team, collaborating with colleagues across the university to promote mental health, prevention, outreach, and crisis response initiatives.

This position requires independent licensure and, when applicable, diagnostic privilege within one year of the start date.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter that clearly describe their interest in the position, including their enthusiasm for providing counseling services in an embedded collegiate setting. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

FLSA Category Exempt Work Location On Campus Compensation $59,900 - $70,000 Application Materials When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Additional Details In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.

Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning.

In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000.

Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development. Apply in Workday

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and intake assessments for a diverse student population. Collaborate with campus stakeholders to deliver mental health outreach and educational programs to promote student wellness.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Must hold or obtain professional certification as an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC within one year of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningCulturally Responsive CareOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Therapist at Rochester Institute of Technology a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60k–$70kMental Health Therapy median $74k (middle half $69k–$83k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New York327 active7,605 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 38% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment793 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,551 in the last 30 days1,401 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Rochester Institute of Technology

Higher Education
Rochester, New York

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.