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SUNY New Paltz VacancyExternal Posting (Professional)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Counseling Center

Budget Title: Senior Counselor

Local Title: Counselor

Posting Date: April 25, 2025

Classification: SL-4

Duties: The Psychological Counseling Center at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz is accepting applications for a 10-month counselor position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to working with marginalized and under-served populations. Individuals of BIPOC identity and/or multilingual abilities encouraged to apply. The start date is August 14, 2025.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:• Provide culturally competent clinical services related to: short-term individual and group psychotherapy, intake/assessments, triage appointments, case management and referral, outreach services, consultation, and participation in a multidisciplinary approach to the clinical care of New Paltz students• Participate in a rotating after-hours phone crisis intervention rotation• Serve as a professional resource providing treatment specific services especially in the area of trauma specific interventions or disordered eating• Clinical training and supervision of MSW and MHC interns

Qualifications: Required:• LCSW, LMHC, PsyD, DSW or PhD• NYS licensure/eligibility• Clinical experience working with culturally diverse college age/emerging adults• Experience providing risk assessment and crisis response• Ability to provide brief and focused counseling

Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call

Candidates will be required to electronically submit:• cover letter• resume• contact information for three professional references

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Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here:

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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