Mental Health Counselor

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

Current Benefits

Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.

We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:

After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:

Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.

Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.

After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Department Statement

Colgate's Counseling Center is committed to providing high-quality, confidential, ethical, and culturally affirming mental health services to Colgate University students. Staff members work as a team to offer services from an integrated clinical/developmental model to assist students as they pursue their education.

Accountabilities

Primarily responsible for providing confidential counseling/psychological services provided to students. Areas of focus include responsibility for:

• effective provision of services via individual and group therapy;
• appropriate and effective crisis response;
• timely and effective on-call support of after-hours mental health needs;
• quality of treatment measured by overall improvement in symptoms and client self-report;
• client satisfaction with treatment and timely response and provision of services;
• providing expert consultation and information to other administrative staff;
• ensuring confidentiality and maintenance of records in compliance with professional standards;
• providing all services following ethical standards, and in compliance with state law;
• ensuring continuity of care between on-campus and off campus resources regarding individual student mental health care, to include case management; and
• effective outreach.

As part of this role, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

• as required, develop and administer specific programs (e.g. group therapy, outreach); and
• as required, may be responsible for providing effective advice, counsel, and leadership on University committees.

Technical Competencies

Name Mental Health Description

Demonstrated expertise, experience, and academic credentials/certifications in mental health at the counselor level. Theory based and practical expertise across a broad range of mental health issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, diversity (racial, gender, international), and sexual orientation). Demonstrated expertise in crisis management.

Name Counseling Description

Demonstrated expertise and counseling skills sufficient to provide psychological and counseling services focused on the needs of college students. Ability to direct, diagnose and provide counseling as a generalist on a broad range of issues/problems.

Name Training and Outreach Description

Demonstrated ability to deliver training and outreach to faculty (to identify student issues) and students (training on suicide prevention, diversity, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust and confidence of all Colgate community members for the purpose of student referrals.

Ability to maintain appropriate certifications and improve mental health and counseling competencies.

Name Administrative Description

Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently apply time management, problem solving, and planning skills in the implementation of processes or programs. Demonstrated ability to effectively use technical solutions to assist in the collection/maintenance of key data and records and within university, division and department guidelines. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet functional accountabilities while staying within assigned budget constraints.

Name Multicultural Knowledge / Intersectional Identities Description

Knowledge sufficient to effectively engage students on issues of diversity. Demonstrated ability to be a strong advocate for diversity with proven ability to work with diverse populations. Knowledge and skill in understanding issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, class, and spiritual backgrounds and their intersectionality sufficient to assist students with making the connection between their identities within the context of a small, private, residential, rural liberal arts college.

Behavioral Competencies

Name Personal Accountability for Results Description

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Name Effective Communication Description

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Name Problem Solving and Decision Making Description

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Name Change Management Description

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Name Leadership and Teamwork Description

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Name Creativity and Innovation Description

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Name Diversity and Inclusion Description

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Name Sustainability Description

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Must have completed all requirements (eg- coursework, thesis, practicum/internship) toward completing a Master's degree in social work, clinical or counseling psychology, or a closely-related field, by start date

• Multicultural competence and skill in working with students from a diversity of backgrounds

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in working at a college/university counseling center, and/or with college-aged populations

• A collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues

• Well-developed counseling and crisis intervention skills

• Self-motivated and self-directed, able to work independently while also contributing positively to a team-oriented environment

• Familiarity with short-term models of counseling and psychotherapy

• Experience in providing outreach and consultation services to students from underrepresented groups and identities highly desired

• Licensed as a social worker or mental health clinician in NY or expected to attain license within one year of hire

Education

A Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related mental health field is required.

Certifications Physical Requirements Other Information

There are two open positions for a mental health counselor at this time.