Part-Time Counselor

FORDHAM University; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 8,520,000 - 9,175,000; Part time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking a Part-Time Counselor to deliver direct mental health services to a diverse student population, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assessments.

The role reports to the Associate Director of CPS and emphasizes consultation with faculty and campus partners, outreach events, and collaboration within a Jesuit-informed framework.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited program.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in New York State.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing individual counseling, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention in a University/College setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including initial screening assessments, crisis intervention, and individual/group psychotherapy.
• Provide consultation to faculty, administrators, families, and campus providers about students of concern.
• Assist in planning and delivering campus-wide outreach, prevention, and psychoeducational events.
• Participate in clinical, multidisciplinary, and administrative team meetings.
• Participate in university-wide student affairs events as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual counseling

Group therapy

Education

Advanced degree in mental health field

Job description

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 nine colleges and schools. 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.

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

Reporting to the Associate Director of CPS, the Part-Time Counselor will provide a range of direct mental health services to the Fordham community, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, outreach interventions, and consultations.

Essential Functions

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

Assists in the planning and delivery of campus-wide outreach, prevention, and psychoeducational events and programs. Participates in clinical, multidisciplinary, and administrative team meetings.

Participates in University-wide and student affairs events and programs as assigned.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

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 1 year of experience providing individual counseling, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention in a University/College mental health setting.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Commitment to conceptualizing and delivering clinical services from a multicultural and 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 University’s Jesuit tradition.

Minimum Hourly Salary

65

Maximum Hourly Salary

70

Union Affiliation

N/A

Posting Number

PT159P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

10/16/2026

EEO Statement

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

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Not Required

Hearing, Listening, Talking Not Required

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an advanced degree in a mental health-related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience providing individual counseling, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention in a University/College mental health setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you licensed or license eligible as a mental health provider in New York State?
  • Yes
  • No