Student Psychological Counselor (HEA) -Counseling Center

POSITION DETAILS

The Student Psychological Counselor/Associate Director serves as a senior member of the Center?s professional staff, functioning primarily as a provider of direct clinical services while assisting the Director with clinical and administrative oversight, strategic planning, professional development, and outreach initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director. Evening hours are required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing individual and group psychological counseling services.
• Conducting intake assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Managing crisis intervention and risk assessment cases.
• Coordinating care, referrals, advocacy, and follow-up services.
• Developing and implementing outreach and engagement initiatives.
• Delivering presentations and workshops.
• Providing consultation to faculty, staff, and campus partners.
• Assisting with clinical supervision, staff evaluation, and utilization review processes.
• Supporting program planning, assessment, evaluation, strategic initiatives, and reporting.
• Assisting with grant writing and efforts related to funding diversification.
• Assuming the responsibilities of the Director in their absence.
• Performing additional related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : A minimum of 6 years of clinical experience in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. A minimum of three years of experience providing clinical supervision.

Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and expertise. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and computer skills. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previous experience in a college or university counseling center desirable.

Education: A Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or a Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs is required.

Licensure: An active, unrestricted New York State license as a mental health practitioner (LCSW, LMHC Ph.D., Psy. D.)

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, $77,173-$98,995.

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

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications to begin July 10, 2026 and continue until the successful candidate is identified.

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: 32256

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time

About CUNY Lehman College

The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY) located in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Lehman serves a diverse population of more than 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. Service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support.

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