Student Mental Health and Wellness Counselor (Non-Teaching Adjunct)

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Location

Sch. of Labor & Urban Studies

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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GENERAL DUTIES

Completes non-teaching projects or complex work in support of a Campus or University administrative or academic department. This work is generally of a temporary nature and requires specialized experience or expertise.

CONTRACT TITLE

Non-Teaching Adjunct

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working-class populations in the workplace and in the community. Its faculty includes distinguished scholars in the social sciences as well as expert practitioners in government, labor, non-profits, and public service. For more information about SLU, go to https://slu.cuny.edu.

The part-time mental health counselor (up to 15 hours a week for the 15 week semester) will provide counseling support to graduate, undergraduate and certificate program students (many of whom are returning to school after an extended time away) as well as provide training and support for our advisement staff around mental health.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide short-term individual counseling to students (establishing and developing a relationship with students in need)
• Provide crisis intervention for emergency situations
• Liaise and consult with SLU student services staff and faculty around mental health; plan actions steps (academically as well as emotionally/psychologically), and work on building a support system for students
• Give referrals to students if long term care is needed
• Offer group counseling/support groups in areas of stress management, effective communication, sleep, and healthy relationships
• Develop crisis intervention & action plan training for staff responding to a crisis
• Give staff and faculty training on identifying and supporting students in distress
• Deliver and help promote wellness workshops on a variety of topics

NOTES:

1. Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and on-site in the office.
2. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• An MSW orMaster???s degree in counseling and a New York State license as a mental health practitioner (psychology, social work, or mental health counseling).
• Three or more years of experience in the field
• The preferred candidate will haveexperience counseling in a college setting (particularly with adults retur ning to school).
• Ability to work a flexible shift, including evening hours.

COMPENSATION

Hourly rate commensurate with education and experience, between $47.42/hr - $63.85/hr.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a position focused cover letter and resume/CV with your online application. Your cover letter should clearly explain how your experience and credentials fulfill the duties and qualificationsoutlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS HRAM FL.HRS CG SEARCH FL.GBL?Page=HRS APP JBPST FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=26363&PostingSeq=1

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with rolling review of applications.

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.

About CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies that are designed to meet the needs of working adults as well as traditional-age college students who seek to learn more about the challenges confronting poor and working class populations in the workplace and in the community. It also collaborates with other units of CUNY to offer a range of college-credit programs designed to give workers the academic and technical skills they need for professional advancement. Its faculty includes distinguished scholars in the social sciences as well as expert practitioners in government, labor, and public service. In addition to its academic programs, SLU sponsors research; organizes forums and conferences; and publishes a national journal, New Labor Forum: A journal of ideas, analysis, and debate.

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