What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Counseling and Wellness position at CUNY?
Director of Counseling and Wellness
POSITION DETAILS
The Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (GSPHHP) is dedicated to providing cutting edge graduate degree programs and to identifying, designing, implementing and evaluating public health initiatives that promote social justice. The mission of the school is to promote public health policies to improve the health of populations. GSPHHP faculty members are recognized leaders in health policy, community health interventions, epidemiology and biostatistics, and public health informatics, among other areas. Faculty and students are actively engaged in promoting healthy cities in a healthy world. The GSPHHP is located in a new vertical campus in the heart of Harlem in New York City.
Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations, the Student Psychological Counselor will support the mental health and wellness needs of our students enrolled on our on-campus and on-line programs and will also develop and monitor health-related programming, outreach activities and communications to support a diverse population of adult students
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.
A current and valid NYS Mental Health Practitioner License required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Doctoral degree in Psychology to Include Ph D and Psy.D. programs; or,
A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling
New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling).
Experience working with adults (particularly those in life and/or career transitions)
Familiarity with mental health and social services resources in the New York City area.
Experience using electronic or online systems and counseling online populations such as students.
Experience working with a diverse adult student population in a higher education environment.
Provides student counseling services as a member of a team.
Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students
Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations
Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services
Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues, may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops
Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center's effectiveness.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Directs a college counseling center, integrating counseling services into a comprehensive student development experience.
Manages a counseling center providing a variety of services such as individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, workshops, classroom instruction, and academic intervention
Supervises and develops counseling faculty and staff
Develops department budget and manages fiscal affairs
Directs planning, evaluation, assessment and marketing of counseling services
Interfaces with academic departments, other College offices, and student groups to assess program needs and develop appropriate responses
Participates in inter-divisional programs to increase student success and retention
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Student Counseling Director
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Officer
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
10/01/2024
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28945
Location
CUNY School of Public Health
