Mental Health Counselor

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookville, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Mental Health Counselor plays a crucial role within the Center for Healthy Living at Long Island University, focusing on providing mental health support specifically to graduate and doctoral students, particularly in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This position involves direct counseling, crisis intervention, and the development of tailored mental health programs, ensuring a supportive environment for students' well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention services to graduate and doctoral students.
• Develop and implement mental health and well-being programs tailored to graduate and doctoral students in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Serve as an on-call administrator for mental health counseling and student emergencies.
• Oversee the Health and Wellness Programming Calendar.
• Offer guidance and support to College of Veterinary Medicine staff and administrators on mental health and student support matters.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver exceptional student support and training in health and well-being.
• Ensure superior customer service at the Center for Healthy Living for students and families in person or via phone.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and contribute to community and campus outreach.
• Conduct regular assessments of the Center for Healthy Living and provide reports to Student Affairs and University Assessment teams.

Requirements

• Degree in counseling/clinical psychology, social work, or related field.
• Two to three years of experience in a clinical or counseling role.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Experience working with young adult and adult populations.

Nice-to-haves

• Supervisory and management experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.