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Student Psychological Counselor (Hunter College Campus Schools)

POSITION DETAILS

The Hunter College Campus Schools is a K-12 institution seeking a full-time Student Psychological Counselor who will report directly to the Director of the Campus Schools and who will work closely with the Elementary School counselor, the High School Guidance Counseling Department, Learning Specialists, Assistant Principals and the campus leadership team. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the position will provide a range of mental health and consultation services to the HCCS community including:

• Lead crisis assessment, interventions and referrals;

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations;

• Provide individual short-term counseling;

• Coordination of transitions for students needing school/therapeutic services; support to families as they seek services;

• Consultation with K-12 school counselors on student caseloads, providing clinical context for academically and emotionally at-risk children;

• Supervision of Graduate-Level trainees;

• Develop wellness programming with school administrators and counselors;

• Participation on Campus School crisis management team and student support teams; and

• Consultation and Collaboration with community–based providers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.

A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs (OR) A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for person or psychological counseling and a New York State license as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) are required.

In addition, six years' professional experience is required for all candidates.

• Experience with children in both elementary and high school age groups highly preferred

• Experience working within a school environment preferred

The preferred candidate offers solid clinical assessment, crisis intervention and collaborative skills.

Broad experience with children ages 5-18 and their families is appropriate, and familiarity with issues related to the gifted population is desirable.

Overall flexibility and the ability to successfully negotiate multiple demands and competing priorities are crucial.

This position is designated as an on-premise role- regular attendance in office required.

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

Salary commensurate with education and experience ($67,784-$96,602).

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

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Please have your curriculum vitae/ resume and scholarly interest or cover letter with names and contact information of 3 references available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin July 21, 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

30512

Location

Hunter Campus Schools