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Student Psychological Counselor

POSITION DETAILS

ABOUT JOHN JAY COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs is preferred or a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling is required.

A New York State License as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) is also required.

Experience:

Five+ years of related experience in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. To meet the supervised experience requirement as a licensed Mental Health Counselor, you must have completed at least 3,000 clock hours providing Mental Health Counseling. The supervised experience must be obtained after completion of the master’s degree program required for licensure.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience in a college or university counseling setting and/or mental health settings with diverse and urban populations.

- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred and experience with bilingual student populations is necessary.

- Experience with short-term, brief, and/or solution-focused interventions.

- Well-developed counseling skills, along with an understanding of student development, a collaborative spirit, the energy to flexibly manage the demands of a challenging caseload and other professional responsibilities

- Training in DBT or trauma-informed treatment and competence in risk assessment.

- Experience in the assessment and treatment of alcohol and cannabis use disorder.

- Experience in supervising, training, and developing clinical staff and interns/externs.

- Familiarity with electronic medical records, e.g., Titanium Scheduling System.

- Attention to the timeliness of documentation and excellent oral and written communication skills are required

- A demonstrated commitment to multicultural competency.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

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

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Psychological Counselor

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$86,645 - $93,491

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

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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-Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"

-Click "Search job listing"

-Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs"

-Search by Job Opening ID 29801

-Click on the "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

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CLOSING DATE

The posting closes on June 15, 2025

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

29801

Location

John Jay College