Assistant Counselor

Assistant Counselor  (Counseling Services)

SUNY Broome Community College seeks a full-time, 12 month, tenure track Assistant Counselor for the Counseling Services Department to manage personal and mental health issues. Extensive knowledge and a strong skill set around crisis counseling/response and management required. Counselors also serve as a resource to support faculty and staff in matters related to students.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Counseling students in the areas of mental health and psychosocial matters, short-term therapy, risk assessment, crisis counseling/response, small group counseling, and wellness programs.

Requirements:

A minimum of a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related area as a Qualified Health Professional and two years of experience in an educational institution, public agency or industry in the area of counseling is required; three years of comparable experience is preferred.

The candidate must hold a professional license in a related mental health field and be eligible to work in the State of New York.

The ideal candidate will possess experience providing counseling to under-represented and multi-cultural populations, to support SUNY Broome’s goals of cultivating a supportive, diverse, and inclusive community.

Candidates comfortable in a student-centered environment and committed to the community college mission are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have demonstrable experience helping diverse students overcome psychological, cultural, and mental health barriers that impact student success.

Additional Information:

The annual salary for this position, depending on experience, starts at $67,820.

Offers of employment will be conditional based upon the results of a satisfactory, required pre-employment Standard Background Check.

SUNY Broome Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity and inclusion of the campus community and curriculum. The institution is committed to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for others.

SUNY BCC is committed to the diversity of its community. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions:

For best consideration, application materials must be received no later than Friday, November 22, 2024.

SUNY Broome will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

Please attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, and phone number of three (3) references.

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