What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor - Onondaga Community College position at Onondaga Community College?
Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Professional Administrator Posted On: Wed Feb 26 2025 Job Description:
BROAD FUNCTION
Mental Health Counselors provide a professional, confidential, and safe environment which fosters the wellbeing, resiliency, and holistic development of all students. As a mental health counselor, the Counselor will meet with students individually and/or in small groups to address various topics such as, adjusting to college, mental health needs and/or personal concerns. They will provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management services, and collaboration with campus and community resources to a diverse population of college students. The Counselor will work in collaboration with community agencies to create longer term assistance to ensure continuity of care for the student and will assist with outreach and campus events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Using individual or group modalities, provide flexible, responsive, high-quality and evidence-based short-term counseling services to students
Conduct initial contact and initial evaluation of students, including determining appropriate disposition and referral
Provide crisis intervention in selected emergent/crisis intervention situations
Complete suicide assessments for our students in distress
Maintain confidential student files and appropriate record-keeping, according professional, ethical, and legal standards
Design and implement psycho-educational programming on a broad range of issues
Attend staff meetings, committee meeting and professional development opportunities, meeting identified expectations of each
Request and provide consultation and/or support as needed from supervisor and other members of the team
Complete and remain up to date on required training as necessary and appropriate
Provide participants with links to community resources to help meet their needs
May mentor interns or students from graduate programs.
Participate in CARE team case management support
Manage administrative duties including scheduling, record keeping, and collateral engagement
Develop and implement individual goal plans when appropriate.
Develop and implement programs which target pertinent and relevant topics congruent with our college population.
Interface with academic departments, other college offices, and student groups to assess program needs and develop appropriate responses.
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalency
Licensed to practice counseling independently in New York State (LCAT, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, Licensed psychologist)
Minimum one year of professional experience (1 year of graduate experience will count as .5 years of professional experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of professional experience in Higher Education
Community College experience
Experience working within diverse populations
Background in triaging client crisis or urgency levels
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered
Specialty area of practice (i.e.- Anger Management, De-Escalation, Conflict Resolution, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse/CASAC, PTSD, Justice System navigation, Immigrant and Refugee Populations, LGBTQ )
Ability to complete comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, using, at minimum, knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with peers and interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged students
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Demonstrated commitment to personal and departmental development, professionalism, multicultural education, creativity, collaboration, and initiative
Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize among competing needs
Ability to utilize assessment to guide initiative development
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse student population, parents and staff
Possess a willingness to take initiative on new projects and embrace change
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $64,420-72,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience. This is funded through a SUNY grant.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
BROAD FUNCTION
Mental Health Counselors provide a professional, confidential, and safe environment which fosters the wellbeing, resiliency, and holistic development of all students. As a mental health counselor, the Counselor will meet with students individually and/or in small groups to address various topics such as, adjusting to college, mental health needs and/or personal concerns. They will provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management services, and collaboration with campus and community resources to a diverse population of college students. The Counselor will work in collaboration with community agencies to create longer term assistance to ensure continuity of care for the student and will assist with outreach and campus events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Using individual or group modalities, provide flexible, responsive, high-quality and evidence-based short-term counseling services to students
Conduct initial contact and initial evaluation of students, including determining appropriate disposition and referral
Provide crisis intervention in selected emergent/crisis intervention situations
Complete suicide assessments for our students in distress
Maintain confidential student files and appropriate record-keeping, according professional, ethical, and legal standards
Design and implement psycho-educational programming on a broad range of issues
Attend staff meetings, committee meeting and professional development opportunities, meeting identified expectations of each
Request and provide consultation and/or support as needed from supervisor and other members of the team
Complete and remain up to date on required training as necessary and appropriate
Provide participants with links to community resources to help meet their needs
May mentor interns or students from graduate programs.
Participate in CARE team case management support
Manage administrative duties including scheduling, record keeping, and collateral engagement
Develop and implement individual goal plans when appropriate.
Develop and implement programs which target pertinent and relevant topics congruent with our college population.
Interface with academic departments, other college offices, and student groups to assess program needs and develop appropriate responses.
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalency
Licensed to practice counseling independently in New York State (LCAT, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, Licensed psychologist)
Minimum one year of professional experience (1 year of graduate experience will count as .5 years of professional experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of professional experience in Higher Education
Community College experience
Experience working within diverse populations
Background in triaging client crisis or urgency levels
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered
Specialty area of practice (i.e.- Anger Management, De-Escalation, Conflict Resolution, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse/CASAC, PTSD, Justice System navigation, Immigrant and Refugee Populations, LGBTQ )
Ability to complete comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, using, at minimum, knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with peers and interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of disadvantaged students
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Demonstrated commitment to personal and departmental development, professionalism, multicultural education, creativity, collaboration, and initiative
Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively prioritize among competing needs
Ability to utilize assessment to guide initiative development
Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and sensitive manner
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse student population, parents and staff
Possess a willingness to take initiative on new projects and embrace change
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $64,420-72,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience. This is funded through a SUNY grant.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Salary : $64,420 - $72,000
