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Full Time
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Immediately
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Troy, NY
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15hours ago

 

Counselor I (Psychologist, LMHC, or LMSW)

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Job Summary
The Counselor I will facilitate the normal developmental process of Rensselaer students, and assist students whose normal developmental process is being impeded by adjustment problems and other disorders. The Counselor I will work with students individually and in groups, as well as proactively work with the Rensselaer Community to create an environment that will allow students to maximize their personal growth. The Counselor I will also develop and implement mental health avoidance and education programs.

Minimum Qualifications
nimum Qualifications for candidates for Appointment as Counselor I/Social Worker
   » Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
   » Three (3) years of practice, with at least 1 year being post-licensure.
   » Licensed to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York. For candidates from other states or those who are license eligible, must be licensed at the time of employment.
Minimum Qualifications for candidates for Appointment as Counselor I/Psychologist
   » Ph.D. in counseling or clinical psychology
   » Licensed to practice in New York State
   » Two (2) years of professional clinical practice
candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities
expertise of crisis intervention techniques
capability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
capability to work effectively with a wide variety of constituencies in a diverse community
capability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form
capability to effectively communicate information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the individuals
capability to assess mental status in patients and to provide treatment options

Preferred expertise, Skill, and Abilities
 

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

TravelLocal travel between campus locations only

Driving
Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range: $XX - $XX
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .
 

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, discapability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

 
 
 

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Job Category: Health Services [ View All Health Services Jobs ]
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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
Address: Troy, NY
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Post Date: 08/26/2025 / Viewed 239 times
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