Counselor - Hourly

Counselor - Hourly

Student Counseling Center

Job Summary

The mission of the Student Counseling Center (SCC) is consistent with Adelphi’s commitment to developing the whole person. Its core purpose is to support our student’s overall well-being using goal-oriented, affirming, equitable. accessible, culturally-congruent clinical and outreach services so they may achieve academic prosperity.

This licensed hourly counselor position will provide counseling and psychological services to Adelphi University students. The counselor will also participate in other aspects of the SCC mission as assigned. Applicants with strong cultural competence expertise will be given extra consideration.

Salary Information

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary for this position is $45.00 - $48.00 per hour. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, 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 above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Counseling Center

Responsibilities & Duties

Provide culturally-congruent and trauma-informed psychological services to a diverse college student population with a wide range of mental health concerns, including ongoing individual and group counseling; crisis interventions; referrals to care; and clinical evaluations.

Provide clinical consultation to students and their families, and to the campus community at large to promote mental health and well-being.

• Design and deliver psychoeducational workshops for students.
• Adhere to SCC standards regarding case management, timely documentation, and scope of practice.

When assigned, contribute to the training of doctoral and graduate level trainees by providing clinical supervision. SIFI training available to social workers.

Comply with the practices, protocols, and record keeping set forth by HIPAA and New York State Mental Hygiene Law.

Stay current with the latest NY State and national legal and ethical policies for counselors and counseling centers.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Experience providing short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy, including DBT, ACT and SFBT.
• Behavioral Health Hospital experience
• Experience working with college students preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Educational/Experience Requirements

Master’s degree and licensure to provide mental health treatment in New York State. Counseling, counseling psychology, social work or related field or Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

Independent license strongly preferred.

At least four years’ clinical experience, including at least one year of direct counseling at a college or community mental health facility or other outpatient behavioral health program.

• Valid New York State license to practice in your field
• Previous experience working with the college population strongly preferred.

About Adelphi

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America’s Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U. S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.