Position Details
Posting Summary
Position Title |
Mental Health Counselor- Full time, 10 month |
Overview |
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community. |
Job Responsibilities |
Direct behavioral health intervention and treatment of the student population.
Counseling/psychotherapy 80% (28.0 hours/week)
- By appointment, conduct individual (and/or group) counseling/psychotherapy sessions.
- Be available for unscheduled walk-in contacts and/or direct crisis intervention.
- Refer students to off-campus mental health providers when the treatment plan exceeds the parameters of care available through the Health and Wellness Center. Consult, refer and collaborate with other disciplines involved in the delivery of the student's mental health care.
- Maintain confidentiality consistent with the ethical guidelines of professional organizations (e.g., ACA, APA, and NASW) and with New York State laws and regulations for mental health counselors.
- Maintain appropriate records of client services as required by New York State laws, St. John Fisher, and currently accepted standards of professional practice; these include intake and assessment information, case notes, a termination summary, and results of any inventories/screenings.
- Maintain professional skills and knowledge in mental health counseling consistent with current professional standards of practice (e.g., journal publications, professional development seminars, peer supervision, conferences, etc.)
- Maintain certification and/or licensing as required by the State of New York, St. John Fisher University, and the counseling profession.
Administrative Duties 20% (7.0 hrs/week)
- Collaboratively review current cases with counseling leadership/team.
- Maintain appropriate and timely records of client services as required by New York State laws, St. John Fisher, and currently accepted standards of professional practice; these include intake and assessment information, case notes, a termination summary, and results of any inventories/screenings.
- Serve as resource to the University community around counseling services provided at the Health and Wellness Center as well as information about referring student crises and emergencies.
- Participate in University functions such as Great Beginnings, Open Houses, Health Education etc. as needed and directed.
- Support and/or lead departmental efforts to develop healthy initiatives and programs for students, faculty, and staff as directed.
- Maintain a professional relationship with, and a current referral list of, helping professionals in the Rochester community.
- Be assigned on call duties for after-hours needs. Schedule is determined by the team and can be flexible.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Education / Experience |
Applicants must meet criteria or be working to hold appropriate license/certification as required by New York State.
Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
Experience in a Higher Educational Counseling setting is preferred. |
Competencies / Skills |
Preferred experience in a college health setting providing mental health counseling to college/university student population. |
Supervision of Employees |
None. |
Work Environment |
Office environment, limited access (by key).
Primary daytime hours.
On-call responsibilities during the academic year. |
Equipment to be Used |
None. |
Job Type |
Full-time |
Work Hours |
35 hour work week, 10 month position. On-call responsibilities during academic year. |
Special Conditions for Eligibility |
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Minimum Number of References Requested |
1 |
EEO Statement |
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (
titleix@sjfc.edu<>
titleix@sjfc.edu>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111). |
Work Location |
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 |
FLSA |
Exempt |
Salary / Hourly Range |
$51,490.00 per year |
Notes |
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed
here |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number |
S00693P |
Desired Start Date |
08/01/2025 |
Open Date |
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Open Until Filled |
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Special Instructions to Applicant |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a masters degree?
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What is your primary approach to providing counseling? Please describe in a few sentences. (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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