Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Old Westbury, New York

Date Posted:

08/06/26

Applications Due:

10/30/26

Vacancy ID:

221337 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencySUNY Old Westbury TitleLecturer (10 months) - Mental Health Counseling Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP) Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $60000 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeTemporary Jurisdictional ClassUnclassified Service Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekVariable Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To11 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyNassau Street Address223 Store Hill Rd Office of Human Resources CityOld Westbury StateNY Zip Code11568 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program is seeking a full-time Lecturer beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program is a 60-credit professional training program. Graduates of this New York State Education Department Office of Professions (NYSEDOP) licensure-qualifying program meet the educational requirements for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. Our curriculum is grounded in social justice and committed to training culturally humble clinicians who can meet the growing needs of the diverse Long Island and New York City client population. In addition to these values being evident throughout our courses, we require students to complete coursework in Psychosocial and Cultural Perspectives and a Multicultural Counseling Lab. Our diverse student body is trained to understand and utilize their intersectional identities in clinically meaningful ways. Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses in the Mental Health Counseling program, providing clinical supervision as appropriate, advising and mentoring students, participating in program assessment and accreditation activities, and contributing to program administration and service. The standard teaching load for this position is four courses per semester (4/4 load). We especially welcome candidates whose professional activities demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice concerns and who value teaching in a public institution with a racially, ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student population. The department is strongly committed to faculty diversity, consistent with the university's mission. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mental Health Counseling is housed in the Psychology Department, which is the largest undergraduate major at the College, offering Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Psychology. Old Westbury is a comprehensive college in the SUNY system and is one of the country's most culturally and academically diverse campuses. It is located on 600 acres of forested rolling hills on the North Shore of Long Island, less than one hour from New York City.

Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field by August 2026. Current New York State license as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Psychologist. Experience teaching at the graduate level and/or providing clinical supervision in counselor education or related settings. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and teaching/mentoring diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters or Doctoral degree in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field. Experience teaching in a MPCAC-aligned and/or NYSED licensure-qualifying mental health counseling program. Experience teaching a culturally and economically diverse student population. Clinical experience working with diverse client populations. Experience with program assessment, accreditation, or student advising.

Additional Information:

Salary Range:

$60,000

Line Number:

35073 Comprehensive benefits:

BENEFITS AT-A-GLACE

Position Type:

Faculty

Official Budget Title:

Lecturer (10 months)

Campus Title:

Lecturer - Mental Health Counseling

Department:

Psychology

FTE:

Full-time

Negotiating Unit:

UUP

FLSA Status:

Exempt The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional CommentsMust apply online at oldwestbury.edu. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameTanesha Campbell Telephone Faxfor inquiries only Email Addresscampbellt@oldwestbury.edu Address StreetMust apply online at oldwestbury.edu - Jobs & Careers PO Box 210 CityOld Westbury StateNY Zip Code11568 Notes on

ApplyingApplication Instructions:

Please submit the following online at http://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?

JOBID=203201 Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS

Open Until Filled, with applicant review to start as early as August 15th, 2026 VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply. Employment in this position will be contingent on the University's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.