Part-Time Licensed Limited Permit Counselor January 23, 2026 Brooklyn Campus Counseling and Wellness
The Office of Counseling and Wellness at St. Josephs University seeks a qualified applicant for a part-time Licensed Limited Permit Counselor for the Brooklyn campus. The position requires 15-20 hours per week with no more than 999 hours worked for the year. The Licensed Limited Permit Counselor will provide direct psychological services to the University student population, including brief individual therapy sessions, but may also include group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach consultation, and educational workshops. This is a 9-month position, September - May, with flexibility in scheduling hours between Monday to Friday from 9AM - 5PM.
The Office of Counseling and Wellness staff primarily work from a cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapeutic orientation, while also incorporating experiential, holistic, and mindfulness-based approaches. Staff are encouraged and supported to engage in continued self-development. We have a warm, supportive, collegial environment and are seeking a team-oriented individual with strong clinical skills who is passionate and enthusiastic about the profession.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assesses the psychological needs of students and develops an appropriate plan of intervention. • Conducts initial intake interviews and makes appropriate treatment plan referrals and recommendations. • Provides individual therapy and group therapy - type of group to be decided based on student needs and counselors areas of interest. • Provides brief solution-focused psychological services to students, in which the student is assisted in problem resolution, crisis intervention, assessment, planning, and implementation of their immediate and long-term clinical goals. • Provides crisis intervention for walk-in students. • Participates in weekly case conference seminars, training with counseling staff and trainees. • Serves as a member of the Counseling and Wellness team and works collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Wellness. • Represents as a professional liaison of St. Josephs University when required. • Serves as liaison between outside agencies, legal authorities, and referral sources for student care. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling and Wellness.
Qualifications
• Required: Masters Degree from an accredited school in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work. • Licensed as a MHC-LP, LMHC, LCSW to practice in NY State. • Experience in providing individual psychotherapy. • Ability to utilize telehealth tools and computer applications. • Preferred: Experience in providing psychological services to University-age students. • Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and/or Solution-Focused Orientation.
Application Process and Additional Information
Part-time position, 15-20 hours/week Compensation: $45-50 per hour
Send a cover letter stating interest, professional goals, areas of relevant counseling experience, and date of degree completion, along with three professional references and two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your training and clinical work to:
Osdely Castillo, LMHC-D, Director of Counseling and Wellness [Email protected]
It is the policy of St. Josephs University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State, or New York City law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school-administered programs or policies.
The University also provides accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources.
Your employment is contingent upon receipt of proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, requires that all U.S. employers complete and retain a current Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States, verifying the employment eligibility and identity documents presented by the employee and recording the document information. You will be required to complete your portion of the document with your documentation verifying your identity and eligibility to work no later than your third day of employment.