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Supervising Counselor and Coordinator for Diversity
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Position Number: 5192268
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Counseling

Supervising Counselor and Coordinator for Diversity

Counseling Center, Rose Hill

Fordham University

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Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. ÂFounded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers aÂcomprehensive and competitive benefits packageÂto its employees, which includesÂmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offerÂtuition remissionÂfor employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b)Âretirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),ÂFordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan ForgivenessÂ(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of itsÂwork-life balanceÂprogram, the University providesÂgenerous PTOÂincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andÂholidaysÂthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theÂEmployee Assistance ProgramÂ(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

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Hybrid Policy:ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Director for Counseling and Psychological Services, the Supervising Counselor, Coordinator for Outreach and DEI Initiatives provides overall coordination, oversight, and administration of CPSâ€™ outreach and prevention initiatives with a focus on engaging students from underrepresented populations. Additionally, the position entails the provision of a range of mental health services to the Fordham community, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, clinical supervision, outreach interventions, and assessments and evaluations.

Essential FunctionsÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Coordinates, oversees, and implements CPSâ€™ outreach and prevention services at the Rose Hill campus.

Coordinates and oversees initiatives to engage and support students from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Liaises and collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and administrative offices that support and serve historically marginalized and underrepresented students.

Develops and coordinates psychoeducational programs that focus on promoting identity-based equity in student mental health and wellness.

Provides direct clinical services, including initial screening assessments, crisis intervention, and individual and group psychotherapy/counseling to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.

Provides clinical supervision and training for pre-doctoral externs, post-doctoral fellows, psychiatric residents, and mental health counseling, and social work interns, including the post-graduate fellowshipâ€™s multi-cultural seminar.

Provides consultation to faculty, administrators, families, and community providers about students of concern and campus wide mental health issues.

Coordinates and oversees CPSâ€™ undergraduate internship in mental health promotion and wellness.

Participates in multidisciplinary and administrative team meetings.

Participates in clinical, multidisciplinary, and administrative team meetings.

Provides consultation to faculty, administrators, families, and community providers about students of concern and campus wide mental health issues.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management ResponsibilitiesÂÂ

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Participates in university wide and student affairs events and programs as assigned.

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Required Qualifications: Education and ExperienceÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Advanced degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program.

Licensed or license eligible as a mental health provider in New York State.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with providing short term counseling and therapy in a university/college mental health setting.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and SkillsÂÂÂÂÂ

Demonstrated interest and experience with promoting social justice and working with marginalized and underrepresented students.

Commitment to providing multicultural counseling and conceptualizing from a psychodynamic framework.

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse university community of students, faculty, administrators and families.

Dedication to learning about, understanding and supporting the care of students and the vocation of student affairs in the context of Fordham Universityâ€™s Jesuit tradition.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Minimum Starting Salary: $70,000

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Maximum Starting Salary: $75,000

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Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

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APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7195

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ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.Â It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

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Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer â€" Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories