Generalist Counselor Therapist, Embedded Services

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

Job summary

Cornell Health's Embedded Therapists in CAPS deliver in-person mental health services to Cornell students across Ithaca campuses. The role focuses on single-session therapy, short-term counseling, outreach and tailored programming within academic settings.

Applicants should have an advanced degree in social work or psychology, NY licensure, and experience in college mental health. Onsite work at Cornell campuses with a collaborative, student-centered approach is 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 embedding clinical services within academics and campus community.
• Ability to deliver services independently in satellite locations and maintain confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Provide single-session therapy and short-term individual counseling.
• Run group workshops, outreach and programming tailored to student needs.
• Provide referrals, consultation and additional mental health services as required.
• Collaborate with Cornell Health and campus staff to support student well-being.
• Consult with staff and faculty on student mental health issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Independent delivery

Confidentiality

Education

MSW with LCSW/LCSW-R or PhD/PsyD

Licensed in NY State

3–5 years relevant experience

Job description

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell Health's more than 200 employees collaborate to provide integrated and culturally-sensitive mental health, medical, health promotion, public health, student accommodations, and occupational medicine care and services. Dually focused on holistic health of Cornell students and well-being of the larger campus community, the unit supports readiness to learn, to participate fully in the Cornell experience, and to achieve academic, work, and life success. Cornell Health is nationally recognized for innovation and leadership, and is committed to an ongoing journey toward integrated, cost-effective, and community-based services and campus health initiatives.

Cornell Health’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers confidential counseling and psychiatric services, designed to help students with mental health concerns that may be affecting their quality of life and ability to learn. Our providers include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurse practitioners from diverse cultural and clinical backgrounds. CAPS providers value students in all of their individuality, and are committed to welcoming all people with respect and sensitivity. Our providers regularly collaborate with Cornell Health’s diverse array of healthcare providers as an integrated service that support both the mind and the body.

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). These roles serve as members of a multidisciplinary service team with primary responsibility for ameliorating mental health conditions and related issues typically experienced by undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in academic environments.

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. Physically located within academic buildings across campus, this role provides single session therapy, short-term individual counseling, group workshops, tailored outreach and programming, referrals, consultation and additional services as needs arise. 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.

Success Factors

• Shares Cornell Health's commitment to providing timely mental health access to students in academic settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills, including the ability to speak to a wide range of audiences and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
• Strong commitment to collaborative work and demonstrated success working with colleagues and other campus partners with varying work styles.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment.
• Maintains curiosity and willingness to learn the evolving values, culture, training, and educational approaches to working with students in Cornell colleges and schools.
• Works collaboratively with professionals within Cornell Health and others from different healthcare, academics, and student support services.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate periodic delivery of outreach services after hours or on weekends.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting otherss regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Please Note: There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college mental health, working with undergraduate, graduate and professional students
• Experience working with college student services staff and faculty
• Experience working in high performance settings
• Experience working in an integrated healthcare environment

University Job Title

Counselor Therapist II

Job Family

Health

Level

G

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$82,735.00 - $98,769.00

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Contact Name

Shallena Cunningham

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

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EEO Statement

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2026-08-06