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Professional Position Summary:

We are seeking qualified applicants to serve as per diem Counselors in the Student Health and Counseling Center. The Center is an integral part of the college community, providing both clinical and educational health services. The per diem Counselor position will maintain an active caseload, conduct intake assessments, provide individual and relationship counseling, provide crisis intervention, and make referrals to appropriate agencies when needed. The position also includes maintaining current clinical files and conducting family consultations when warranted. The counselor will work variable office hours, including evenings and weekends, based on departmental needs. The work obligation for this position will be an average of 10 hours per week. The Student Health & Counseling Center continually strives to service our students by providing inclusive individualized care and promoting emotional and physical well-being through respect for our students' diversity and our commitment to personal and professional growth within an integrated health & counseling model. The Enrollment and Student Success division supports a student's entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities:

Conducting variable office hours; maintaining an active caseload; conducting intake assessments; making referrals to appropriate agencies if warranted; conducting individual and group therapy; maintaining current files; providing crisis intervention; conducting family consultations when warranted; acting as consultant to faculty & staff; acting as a primary care providers regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of difficult and complex cases; rendering judgments concerning the management of difficult cases within area of expertise; acting as a liaison with local Mental Health professionals and agencies; maintaining working relationships with local psychiatrists, and related professionals, for the treatment and/or referral of particular cases when warranted; participating in clinical meetings. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.