FORDHAM University
Supervising Counselor- Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics Services
FORDHAM University, Armonk, New York, United States, 10504
Supervising Counselor- Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics Services
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.Title of PositionTitle of Position
Supervising Counselor- Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics ServicesReporting to the Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services ( CPS ), the Supervising Counselor, Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics Services provides overall coordination and oversight of CPS’ Peer Counseling Program and the provision of direct clinical support, consultation, and outreach to students and staff in the Athletics program.
Additionally, the position entails the provision of a range of mental health services to the Fordham community, including individual counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, clinical supervision, outreach interventions, and assessments and evaluations.Essential FunctionsProvides general oversight, coordination, and administration of the
CPS
Peer Counseling program.
Liaises and collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and administrative offices to promote
CPS
Peer Counseling program.
Coordinates and oversees outreach, consultation, and clinical services for student-athletes.
Liaises and collaborates with Athletic Department staff, including coaches, trainers, advisors, and administrators, to support and enhance student-athlete mental health and wellness.
Develops and coordinates psychoeducational programs that focus on promoting student-athlete mental health and wellness.
Provides after-hour consultation as needed to the Athletics Department regarding student-athlete mental health crises or emergencies.
Provides direct clinical services, including initial screening assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.
Provides clinical supervision for social work intern in the Athletics department.
Participates in clinical, multidisciplinary, and administrative team meetings.
Participates in university-wide and student affairs events and programs as assigned.
Essential Functions NoteEssential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management ResponsibilitiesManagement Responsibilities
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.Additional FunctionsRequired Qualifications: Education and ExperienceAdvanced degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program.
Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in New York State.
Minimum two years of experience providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention in a university mental health setting.
Experience promoting social justice and working with students from underrepresented and underserved students.Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated competency in providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse university community of students, faculty, administrators, and families.
Commitment to providing multicultural counseling and conceptualizing from a psychodynamic framework.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and training skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and experience multitasking with various projects and competing priorities
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Office suitesPreferred QualificationsMinimum Starting SalaryMinimum Starting Salary
$70,000Maximum Starting SalaryMaximum Starting Salary
$72,000NoteNote
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position?Is this a Union position?
NoPosting NumberPosting Number
A701PNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies
1Start DateStart Date
7/7/23Posting DatePosting Date
08/01/2024Special InstructionsEEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical ActivitySitting
OftenRepetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
OftenHearing, Listening, Talking
OftenStandingStanding
OftenWalkingWalking
OftenBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, CrawlingBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling
Not RequiredClimbing stairs
Not RequiredClimbing laddersClimbing ladders
Not RequiredReaching overheadReaching overhead
Not RequiredPulling, pushingPulling, pushing
Not RequiredShovelingShoveling
Not RequiredLifting – up to 20 poundsLifting – up to 20 pounds
SeldomLifting – up to 50 poundsLifting – up to 50 pounds
Not RequiredLifting – over 50 pounds
Not RequiredWork Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterOptional DocumentsSupplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have an Advanced Degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program?
YesNo
* Are you licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in New York State?
YesNo
* Do you have a minimum of two years of experience providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention in a university mental health setting?
YesNo
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Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.Title of PositionTitle of Position
Supervising Counselor- Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics ServicesReporting to the Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services ( CPS ), the Supervising Counselor, Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics Services provides overall coordination and oversight of CPS’ Peer Counseling Program and the provision of direct clinical support, consultation, and outreach to students and staff in the Athletics program.
Additionally, the position entails the provision of a range of mental health services to the Fordham community, including individual counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, clinical supervision, outreach interventions, and assessments and evaluations.Essential FunctionsProvides general oversight, coordination, and administration of the
CPS
Peer Counseling program.
Liaises and collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and administrative offices to promote
CPS
Peer Counseling program.
Coordinates and oversees outreach, consultation, and clinical services for student-athletes.
Liaises and collaborates with Athletic Department staff, including coaches, trainers, advisors, and administrators, to support and enhance student-athlete mental health and wellness.
Develops and coordinates psychoeducational programs that focus on promoting student-athlete mental health and wellness.
Provides after-hour consultation as needed to the Athletics Department regarding student-athlete mental health crises or emergencies.
Provides direct clinical services, including initial screening assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.
Provides clinical supervision for social work intern in the Athletics department.
Participates in clinical, multidisciplinary, and administrative team meetings.
Participates in university-wide and student affairs events and programs as assigned.
Essential Functions NoteEssential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.Management ResponsibilitiesManagement Responsibilities
Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.Additional FunctionsRequired Qualifications: Education and ExperienceAdvanced degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program.
Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in New York State.
Minimum two years of experience providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention in a university mental health setting.
Experience promoting social justice and working with students from underrepresented and underserved students.Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated competency in providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse university community of students, faculty, administrators, and families.
Commitment to providing multicultural counseling and conceptualizing from a psychodynamic framework.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and training skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and experience multitasking with various projects and competing priorities
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Office suitesPreferred QualificationsMinimum Starting SalaryMinimum Starting Salary
$70,000Maximum Starting SalaryMaximum Starting Salary
$72,000NoteNote
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.Is this a Union position?Is this a Union position?
NoPosting NumberPosting Number
A701PNumber of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies
1Start DateStart Date
7/7/23Posting DatePosting Date
08/01/2024Special InstructionsEEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Physical Activity and Work Environment
Physical ActivitySitting
OftenRepetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
OftenHearing, Listening, Talking
OftenStandingStanding
OftenWalkingWalking
OftenBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, CrawlingBending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling
Not RequiredClimbing stairs
Not RequiredClimbing laddersClimbing ladders
Not RequiredReaching overheadReaching overhead
Not RequiredPulling, pushingPulling, pushing
Not RequiredShovelingShoveling
Not RequiredLifting – up to 20 poundsLifting – up to 20 pounds
SeldomLifting – up to 50 poundsLifting – up to 50 pounds
Not RequiredLifting – over 50 pounds
Not RequiredWork Environment
Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterOptional DocumentsSupplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have an Advanced Degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program?
YesNo
* Are you licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in New York State?
YesNo
* Do you have a minimum of two years of experience providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention in a university mental health setting?
YesNo
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