Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, outreach programming, and referral services to students.

Working under the supervision of the Director of Counseling Services, the counselor supports the emotional well-being, personal development, and academic success of students by providing accessible and culturally responsive mental health services.

This position requires a student-centered professional who is committed to supporting a diverse campus community and fostering an inclusive environment that promotes wellness, resilience, and student success. Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide short-term individual counseling and mental health support to students.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• Make referrals to community-based providers and resources when long-term or specialized care is required.
• Consult with faculty, staff, administrators, and parents (when appropriate and permissible) regarding student well-being concerns.
• Develop and facilitate educational workshops and outreach programs related to mental health, stress management, wellness, resilience, and other student development topics.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness and student well-being.
• Collaborate with Student Development, Residence Life, Public Safety, and other departments to support students holistically.
• Attend occasional evening or weekend programs and events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other appropriate field of study required.
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience related to student affairs, mental health counseling, or social work. Specifically working with college-age populations and emerging adults.
• Experience in suicide prevention and intervention training, including Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and/or Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR).
• Experience working with college-age populations and emerging adults.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and threat/risk assessment.
• Experience supporting students with substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and adjustment issues.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, and ethical standards related to counseling in higher education settings.
• Familiarity with Title IX, student conduct processes, behavioral intervention teams (BIT), CARE teams, and higher education compliance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or equivalent state licensure.
• Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or equivalent substance use credential.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

This position is fully in person and requires on-campus presence. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing resumes immediately.

Part time/10 month (12-15 hours per week during the academic semesters)

Dominican University New York, located in Orangeburg, New York, is 17 miles north of New York City and serves approximately 1,400 students with a faculty and staff of 400. The University offers a wide range of academic programs, including more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, education, liberal arts, nursing, occupational therapy, organizational leadership and communication, and physical therapy.

Founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt in the Catholic tradition, Dominican University New York is an independent, four-year, coeducational institution.

The University is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Dominican University New York has been named a College of Distinction, is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and is recognized as a Military Friendly® School.

Dominican University New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion. In this spirit, the University particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

AA/EOE

Salary: $40 - $45/hour