Campus-Based Embedded Counselor Therapist

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Health’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks a Counselor Therapist II to provide mental health services to Cornell students at Ithaca and satellite campuses. The Embedded Therapist delivers single-session therapy, brief counseling, workshops, and outreach as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include referrals, consultation, and collaboration with faculty and staff, with licensure in NY required.

Qualifications

• Master of social work degree with “C” or “R” designation (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD or PsyD) and 3-5 years of work-related experience.
• Licensed in New York State.
• Strong interest in entrenching clinical services within the culture of academics and the campus community.
• Professional autonomy and maturity allowing for independent delivery of services in a satellite location.
• Experience with individuals presenting with common clinical issues prevalent in college mental health including but not limited to suicidality, disordered eating, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma.
• Effective interpersonal, written, verbal and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
• Understanding of, and compliance with, the ethical and legal issues involved in the provision of clinical services.
• Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Ability to manage and carefully maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• The Embedded Therapist serves as a point of contact for mental health education and prevention strategies across the academic unit(s) and will consult with staff and faculty regarding student mental health issues.
• The Embedded Therapists at Cornell Health’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are fully in-person and located in satellite locations across Cornell’s campuses (Ithaca and Cornell Tech).
• The Embedded Therapist reports directly to the Assistant Director of Embedded Services within CAPS and maintains a close collaborative relationship with the academic college(s)/school(s) they support.
• Provides single session therapy, short-term individual counseling, group workshops, tailored outreach and programming, referrals, consultation and additional services as needs arise.

Skills

Clinical Counseling

Independent Practice

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Cultural Sensitivity

Collaboration

Education

MSW with LCSW/LCSW-R or PhD in psychology

Job description

Cornell Health’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) seeks a Counselor Therapist II to provide mental health services to Cornell students at Ithaca and satellite campuses. The Embedded Therapist delivers single-session therapy, brief counseling, workshops, and outreach as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include referrals, consultation, and collaboration with faculty and staff, with licensure in NY required.