Supervising Counselor- Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics Services

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About Fordham

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.

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

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.

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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 Position

Supervising Counselor- Coordinator for Peer Counseling and Athletics Services

Position Number

A09730

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Counseling and Psychological Services LC

Campus

Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Reporting 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 Functions

Provides 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 Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management 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 Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Advanced 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 Skills

Demonstrated 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 suites

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary

$70,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$72,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A701P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | 7/7/23 | | Posting Date | 08/01/2024 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham 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 Activity

| Sitting | Often | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Often | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Often | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Not Required | | Climbing stairs | Not Required | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Not Required | | Pulling, pushing | Not Required | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Seldom | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * 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?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in New York State?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience providing clinical services, outreach, and primary prevention in a university mental health setting?

   • Yes
   • No

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