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Counselor - Hourly

Job Department/School Learning Resource Program

FT/PT/Temp Hourly

Location Garden City, N.Y.

Counselor - Hourly

Learning Resource Program

JOB SUMMARY:

The Learning Resource Program hourly Counselor will be responsible for delivering goal-directed therapy services to stu dents enrolled in the Learning Resource Program. This is an in-person position working up to 20 hours per week at Adelphi’s Garden City campus.

The duration of this position aligns with the academic calendar each year. The position begins one week prior to the start of the Fall 2025 semester and ends two weeks following the end of the Spring 2026 semester. The start date for the upcoming academic year is August 18 and the end date is June 6.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary for this position is $45.00 - $48.00 per hour. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Counseling Center with additional supervision and duties provided by the Associate Director of the Learning Resource Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

+ Provide individual and group counseling services to a culturally diverse student population primarily using a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy approach.

+ Conduct needs assessments, intake evaluations, treatment follow-up, and appropriate referrals.

+ Provide urgent care, crisis intervention and referrals to higher levels of care.

+ Provide referrals to on- and off-campus providers for specialized care.

+ Maintain clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner using electronic medical record software.

+ Support Learning Resource Program students through the academic challenges they experience by providing individualized feedback, skills training, workshops and other outreach services.

+ Consult with Learning Resource Program staff on academic performance of students and recommend changes to policies and procedures that will improve the effectiveness of the Learning Resource Program.

+ Remain well acquainted with New York State and national legal and ethical policies for mental health practitioners.

+ Participate in regularly scheduled Case Conference and supervision sessions with the Student Counseling Center team.

+ Supervise at least one practicum student, if needed. (Free SIFI certification provided to eligible social workers).

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

+ New York State license to practice social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. Supervision will be available.

+ Experienced in short-term, solution-focused, dynamic and/or cognitive behavioral therapy with the college-age population.

+ Ability to be organized and detail-oriented.

+ Ability to prioritize workload according to volume, urgency, etc.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Strong computer skills using electronic medical record software (EMR), MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, popular web browsers, G-Suite and email.

+ Experienced with providing culturally competent treatment to diverse and underserved populations.

+ Experienced with providing clinical care to a neurodiverse student population.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

+ Masters of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required and eligible to practice in New York State.

+ Minimum two year’s post-license clinical experience.

+ SIFI certification is preferred (training can be provided).

+ Previous experience working with college-age, neurodiverse, clients is strongly preferred.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi is one of just four companies and the only university on Long Island to be named among America’s Best Employers by State for 2023 by Forbes. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,400 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Brooklyn, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 70 undergraduate programs, 93 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 64 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 76 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

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+ Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.