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Job Opportunity: Counselor Needed (LMHC, MSW, or Psychologist):

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Full Time
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Troy, NY
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4/10/23

 

Counselor Needed (LMHC, MSW, or Psychologist)

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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. 
The Counselor II will provide all of the above, and also provide clinical supervision to assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications
Counselor I 
Minimum Qualifications for candidates for Appointment as Counselor/Social Worker
* Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
* 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/Psychologist
* Ph. D. in counseling or clinical psychology
* Licensed to practice in New York State
* Two (2) years of professional clinical practice

Minimum Qualifications for candidates for Appointment as Counselor II/Social Worker
* Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
* Five (5) years of practice, with at least 3 years being post-licensure.
* Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 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 II/Psychologist
* Ph. D. in counseling or clinical psychology
* Licensed to practice in New York State
* Five (5) years of practice, with at least 3 years being post-licensure

candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.
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Counselor II 
Minimum Qualifications for candidates for Appointment as Counselor II/Social Worker
* Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
* Five (5) years of practice, with at least 3 years being post-licensure.
* Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 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 II/Psychologist
* Ph. D. in counseling or clinical psychology
* Licensed to practice in New York State
* Five (5) years of practice, with at least 3 years being post-licensure  
 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 

Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday

TravelNo travel

Driving
No Driving

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
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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