Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Salary

$62,400. 00 - $70,000. 00 Annually

Location

Dobbs Ferry, NY

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

00822

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Student Counseling Center

Opening Date

11/06/2024

Union Status

Non-Union

Description

Benefits

Job Posting Summary

The Mental Health Counselor is a full-time, 9-month position. Responsible for supporting the mission of the Division of Student Affairs: specifically, by providing direct care to students seeking therapy, and providing a range of clinical services to our students and college community. The Mental Health Counselor should be a high energy, positive role model who is committed to student affairs, student success and service excellence. The position involves high student contact, connections with outside referral agencies, and creativity with programming and student events.

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience working in an educational setting

Experience working in a clinical social service setting

Experience in any of the following areas of specialization is desirable: suicide risk assessment, anxiety coping skills, trauma, women's/men's issues, LGBTQ issues, group therapy, substance abuse, learning disabilities and anger management

Experience in higher education preferred

Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office suite of products and Internet required. Electronic Medical Record system proficiency preferred

Demonstrated evidence of detail-orientation, customer service orientation, ability to work independently, and great levels of responsibility required

This position will be located at the Dobbs Ferry campus. May require travel to Manhattan and the Bronx campuses as needed. May also require occasional after-hours work

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

LMHC or LCSW from accredited 60 credit master's level program

Willing to consider MCH-LP or LMSW - location may vary

Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City areauniversity that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution , proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology , and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercy's student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn oncampuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, andManhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) , Option 6 or via email .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here. (

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Health Insurance:

UntitedHealthcare Oxford

In-network and out-of-network plan options

EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)

Dental Insurance:

UnitedHealthcare Oxford


Vision Insurance:


Paid Time Off:

Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.

Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:

Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations

Life Insurance:

Long-Term Disability:The Hartford

Short-Term Disability:The Hartford

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):

Ameriflex

Retirement Benefits:

TIAA

The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:

Deferred Compensation Plan

All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the Universit.