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AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleSenior Counselor

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade04

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $64474 to $80000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Rd Office of Human Resources

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Duties Description The Office of Counseling and Psychological Wellness Services at SUNY Old Westbury is seeking a Senior Counselor.

The Office of Counseling and Psychological Wellness Services is a multidisciplinary team, dedicated to the support and enhancement of the psychological health and wellbeing, personal growth and development of SUNY Old Westbury's students. The Senior Counselor is expected to have a demonstrated experience and skill in the treatment of clients who identify as a part of an underrepresented group and in related issues of equity and social justice. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position.

The Senior Counselor will:

Provide psychological services to students on both a regular and emergency basis, and when necessary, during non-traditional hours.
Services include, but are not limited to, individual treatment, couple treatment, group treatment, crisis-intervention, triage, workshops, clinical consultation, and case management.
Initiate and take part in outreach services to the campus community, including collaboration and liaison to other college stakeholders.
Support the students in their pursuit of academic excellence and persistence.
Assist in training activities of pre-doctoral interns, externs, and practicum students.
Serve as a member of the Counseling and Psychological Wellness Team and participate in its meetings.
Provide services, including consultation and collaboration, to other college personnel, including faculty, student affairs staff and student leaders.
Serve the Division of Student Affairs and the College of Old Westbury by serving on committees and participating in division- and campus-wide activities.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal degree in a therapeutic profession program (Doctoral degree from a clinical or counseling psychology program, or Master's level degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another educational program directed toward the education of licensed mental health professionals).
A licensure or a temporary permit to practice as a mental health professional in New York State.
A passion for working with students from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.
A broad "generalist" competence and experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of disorders and life problems for students in underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to manage a large caseload.
Knowledge of and adherence to legal and ethical rules and guidelines regarding the treatment of college students.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle spontaneous work demands while undertaking projects that require advance planning.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in college counseling.
Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as CBT or DBT.
Familiarity with at least one therapeutic orientation (i.e., psychodynamic, humanist, etc).

Additional Comments Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu, Jobs & Careers.

Please do not email your resume.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lillian Colella

Telephone

Fax

Email Address colellal@oldwestbury.edu

Address

Street for inquiries only

Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu - Jobs & Careers

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on ApplyingApplication Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195122:

1. cover letter,
2. resume,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled. Review of applications to begin December 1, 2025.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.