Employment Date: ASAP
Term of Employment: Adjunct - Temporary, part-time, 7-10 hours per week. Possibility of extension, based on review.
Job Description:
Clinical Counselors employed in the Department of Health and Wellness provide vital mental health services to residential and commuter students. Clinical Counselors are responsible for evaluation, diagnosis, brief treatment, consultation, crisis intervention, and referral of students in the support of academic success and retention in accordance with the College’s mission and values. The Department of Health and Wellness emphasizes mental health outreach and interventions with students who identify from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, including but not limited to first generation students, students of color, non-traditional age students, students with disabilities, and international students. Adjunct Clinical Counselors provide short-term therapy/counseling services to meet specific student client needs including mental health assessments and therapy sessions.
This position is within the TC3 Adjunct Association. Candidates must currently reside or be willing to relocate to New York State at time of employment. Additionally, maintaining New York State residency will be required for the duration of employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related clinical counseling field and 3 years of related experience. NY State licensure required.
Experience working with issues encountered in late adolescence, including new onset psychological symptoms/diagnoses, trauma issues, identity, transgender identity, men’s issues, sexual trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Multicultural competency in working with students of color, students from all economic classes, first generation students, LGBTQ students, and international students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education. Expertise in short-term treatment, including brief psychotherapy, stabilization and referral of serious mental illness, suicide assessment, and crisis intervention. Competency in one or more of the following areas: diversity and multicultural issues, suicidality, eating disorders, substance abuse, and sexual assault trauma. Ability to adapt to emerging technologies.
Expected Hiring Salary Range:
For Adjunct Faculty, rates are pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between Tompkins Cortland Community College and the TC3 Adjunct Association. For each credit, the 2025-2026 academic year entry rate is $31.55-$33.27 per hour dependent upon experience.
Review of applicants to begin November 14, 2025 and continue until position is filled.
You will need to submit a cover letter and resume. Additional application materials may be requested.
AA/EOE
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
