Mental Health Coordinator

Suffolk County Community College; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Suffolk County Community College seeks a Mental Health Coordinator to support students’ mental health and academic success. The role involves individual and group counseling, outreach, and collaboration with campus partners.

The position is based at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, with potential work across campuses as needed. Certification, licensure, and cross-campus collaboration are essential for success in this Unit III faculty role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling required.
• Full NYS licensure as a psychologist, clinical social worker, or mental health counselor.
• At least one year of full-time experience providing mental health services to students or the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally informed short-term individual mental health counseling to students.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding students of concern with potential mental health issues.
• Develop psychoeducational workshops and outreach programs for diverse populations with equity and inclusion in mind.
• Create and present workshops on mental health topics for students.
• Maintain accurate documentation of clinical interactions in the EMR system.
• Perform case management and administrative duties to support clinical work.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis assessment

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling

PhD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through Suffolk’s Beacon program and on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Coordinator is a member of the team of licensed mental health professionals dedicated to supporting the mental health of our students and their overall success. As a member of Mental Health & Wellness Services (MHWS), the coordinator is responsible for providing mental health support to our students through a variety of modalities including individual mental health counseling, group counseling, outreach and prevention programs, and more. MHWS is part of the college’s Student Affairs division and the coordinator will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the division in creative ways to facilitate student success and help foster an inclusive and engaged campus community. The Mental Health Coordinator reports to the College Director of Mental Health & Wellness Services.

This position will be based at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, with the understanding that coordinators will be expected to work from any of the college’s three campuses based upon need.

This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally informed short-term individual mental health counseling to students.
• Consult with faculty and staff regarding students of concern with potential mental health issues.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of psychoeducational workshops, mental health awareness events and other outreach programs for a diverse population using an equity and inclusion framework.
• May serve as a member of campus and college committees meeting about students of concern.
• Develop external referral sources and direct students to off-campus agencies and mental health practitioners.
• Evaluate and assess students in crisis and provide appropriate intervention.
• Create and present culturally informed workshops for students on relevant mental health topics.
• Provide training to others in the college community regarding dealing with students experiencing mental health issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all clinical interactions and consultations in our electronic medical records system.
• Perform case management and administrative responsibilities in support of clinical work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in social work or mental health counseling. Full NYS licensure as a psychologist, clinical social worker, or mental health counselor. At least one year of full-time experience providing direct psychological services and or mental health counseling services to students or the general public.

Preferred: Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology. Experience providing direct psychological services to students in a college setting. Experience using an electronic medical records system. Commitment to working with diverse and historically marginalized populations, as demonstrated by past experience. Bilingual Spanish/English speaking.

HIRING SALARY:

This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college.

Compensation/Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, vacation days, deferred compensation and a defined benefit plan (pension plan).

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling [phone] or dialing 311 from any College phone.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[e-mail]

[phone]

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[e-mail]

[phone]

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling [phone] or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

TDD: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: [phone]

TDD: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

TTY: [phone]

ASL Video Phone: [phone]

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.