Mental Health Counselor - Alfred State College

Join us in shaping a supportive and wellness-oriented campus environment as a mental health counselor. In this pivotal role, you'll be a key contributor to campus wellness services, guiding students towards a balanced and successful college experience.

You will serve alongside a high performing and caring team in the Health and Wellness Services department that incorporates both medical and counseling student services. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a team dedicated to maximizing the quality of student care. This 10-month full-time position is based at our scenic Alfred campus and may require occasional evening/weekend hours as well as travel to support students on all three campuses.

Primary Functions:

• Deliver individual and group counseling to students seeking assistance with personal concerns.
• Perform crisis intervention and consults, and/or refer to psychiatric or medical resources as needed.
• Facilitate case management & care coordination advocating for client-centered services such as health care, psychiatric care, housing, food insecurity, etc.
• Maintain appropriate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record system.
• Collaborate with and provide consultation to other departments/offices (i.e. faculty and staff)
• Develop and deliver training and development workshops for faculty, staff, and key stakeholders in your area of expertise including student leaders and residential life professionals.
• Assists in processing student withdrawals, leaves of absence and re-admissions as directed.
• Serve on college and division committees as deemed appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
• NYS licensure or eligibility for a limited permit in NYS

Preferred Qualifications

• Substantial counseling experience as well as proficiency in crisis intervention and patient care coordination.
• Ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data
• Experience in electronic medical record keeping systems
• Experience with telehealth services and virtual video meeting software
• Substantial experience/training working with diverse populations including college-aged students (teens to early twenties)
• Ability to effectively engage with groups of students, faculty/staff, and parents on topics related to mental health and wellness

The starting salary for this position is $51,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

Benefits options include:

Health Insurance:

• Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

Dental and Vision:

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Educational Support:

• Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.

Paid Time Off:

• New staff in this negotiating unit are eligible for up to 15 paid sick days, and vacation days in their first year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave & family leave

Retirement Plans:

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package are designed to exceed your expectations, affirming our dedication to your overall well-being and professional growth.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
koskofam@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4026

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report