Associate Director, Wellness Services

Associate Director, Wellness Services York Institute of Technology paid time off United States, York, Old Westbury Northern Boulevard (Show on map) Jun 29, 2026 Associate Director, Wellness Services Job Location(s) US-NY-Old Westbury Job

ID 2026-4590

Division College of Osteopathic Medicine Position Type Staff Type Regular Full-Time Category Student Life Overview York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in York City and Long Island, York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information, visit nyit.edu. Responsibilities Primary role is to administer intake assessments and provide individual/group mental health counseling to medical students (which may include, identifying and managing personal issues that might affect their academic performance and interfere with their ability to focus on coursework, meet deadlines, or prepare adequately for exams.) Provide crisis intervention, triage appointments, and short-term therapy, as needed. This also includes hospitalizations and, at times, on call responsibilities. Maintain timely department documentation (progress notes, case management notes, monthly statistics, etc.) Contribute and assist the NYITCOM Director of Counseling and Wellness and Associate Director of Counseling and Wellness in planning and implementing programs, workshops, and events related to mental health topics and other topics of interest to medical students. Assist in outreach, promoting department programs, and sharing mental health and wellbeing information (via Instagram posts, creating fliers, displaying materials on department bulletin boards) Provide support and resources for faculty and staff regarding medical students of concern. Support Director of NYITCOM Counseling and Wellness in implementing counseling and wellness policies and procedures at the NYITCOM. Assist at NYITCOM Events (Orientations, White Coat Ceremony, Commencement Ceremony, etc.) Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required Required field of expertise in Counseling Required Licensure(s): York state Licensure in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) or in Social Work (LCSW) is required 3 to 5 years directly related experience or five to eight years' related experience Familiarity with therapy models and approaches that are appropriate for addressing a wide range of mental health concerns Excellent interpersonal, computer/technological (Microsoft Office products, electronic health record, and social media platforms ), organizational, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. Must be available to work with a flexible schedule of day and evening hours Must be detailed oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently Other Information York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions. York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer. Minimum Salary USD $70,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $75,000.00/Yr.