Mental Health Counselor

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The mental health counselor helps students who use the Counseling Center services to cope more effectively with personal, emotional, and situational barriers to learning; improve students' adjustment to unavoidable stress; and contribute to their personal growth by providing counseling and related services. The mental health counselor helps campus partners respond to the mental health challenges of students through outreach and training initiatives. 

Specific responsibility include but are not limited to:

1. Assessment and treatment of clinical disorders, counseling for grief, trauma and developmental concerns such as: identity issues; adjustment to college; healthy relationships; stress management; behavioral changes, academic counseling and skills building.
2. Coordinating care and related client follow-up with medical professionals, mental health professionals, family, and other support structures.
3. Suicide risk assessment. Assess the seriousness of students in crisis and facilitate the appropriate support and follow-up. 
4. Leadership roles and service on various campus committees.
5. Psycho-educational outreach programs.
6. Consultation with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members. 
7. Provide training for Community Living staff, orientation leaders and others as determined by the director.
8. Participate in new student orientation
9. Other service/outreach as assigned by the director.

Requirements:

1. Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, clinical psychology, social work, mental health counseling required. 
2. NYS license to practice independently in the field of mental health. LCSW, LMHC-D or Licensed Psychologist strongly preferred. Consideration given to LMHC with eligibility for diagnostic privilege.  
3. A minimum of 3 years clinical experience.
4. Ability to share in on call crisis rotation. 
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
6. Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work well in a team atmosphere..  

Additional Information:

This is an 11-month position, working from August 1st through June 30th.

Annual Salary: $59,410

*The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.     

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.