Location: Middletown, NY Category: Grant Posted On: Tue Jul 22 2025 Job Description:

The Part-Time Mental Health Counselor (PTMHC) will facilitate counseling sessions with students. The PTMHC has a flexible schedule, with an average of 10 hours per week (hours may vary based on need). The PTMHC position will work in person at both the Newburgh and Middletown Campuses. This role has no remote hours.

The Part-time Mental Health Counselor must be licensed in the state of New York as either an LMHC or LCSW and must be able to practice independently as per state regulations.

Job Requirements:

Education Required: LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Experience Required: Two years of counseling experience (can include supervised hours)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Experience working with young adults.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including experience in scheduling and keeping track of appointments.
• Precise and thorough note-taking ability.
• Ability to research and learn about current mental health trends and counseling best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with the Wellness Center team, students, staff, and faculty.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to categorize and prioritize incoming requests.
• Bilingual skills.

Additional Information:

Deadline for Applying: August 10, 2025

Position begins ASAP

Salary: $37-$40 per hour commensurate with experience for no more than 10 hours per week. This position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds.

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.