Staff Therapist

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 59,900 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology's Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) is seeking a Staff Therapist for an embedded 11-month, part-time position within GCCIS. You will provide individual counseling to GCCIS students, offer consultation to faculty and staff, participate in prevention, outreach and crisis response initiatives, and contribute to campus wellbeing.

The role requires licensure within one year of start date and CV/cover letter describing your interest in providing counseling

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Professional licensure in CSW/LMFT/LMHC or eligible within one year of hire.
• Licensure and diagnostic privilege within one year when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions tailored to students.
• Performs crisis intervention and intake assessments for treatment plans.
• Develops and delivers mental health outreach and educational programs.
• Provides didactic training to graduate trainees and new therapists.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and participates in team meetings.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to promote holistic wellness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diverse mental health issues

Therapeutic sessions (individual & 그룹)

Oral & written communication

Educational/outreach delivery

Graduate student training

Crisis intervention & treatment plans

Campus collaboration

Diverse student population service

Education

Master's degree in a related field

3 years of clinical experience

LCSW / LMFT / LMHC certification or eligible within 1 year

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions tailored to the mental health needs of a diverse student population
• Performs crisis intervention and conducts intake assessments to design appropriate treatment plans
• Develops and delivers mental health outreach and educational programs to students and campus partners
• Provides didactic training to graduate trainees and new therapists in mental health fields
• Completes and maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and participates in case collaboration meetings
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to enhance mental health services and promote inclusive wellness initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of diverse mental health issues and evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Knowledge of conducting therapeutic sessions, both individually and in groups
• Skill in both oral and written communications
• Skill in delivering educational and outreach programs in a university setting
• Skill in training graduate students and new therapists
• Ability to handle complex, rapidly changing clinical situations, perform crisis intervention, and develop effective treatment plans
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other campus departments to promote holistic student wellness
• Ability to provide clinical services to a diverse student population

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree in a related field
• 3 years of clinical experience
• Professional Certification as: Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• or ability to obtain within one year of hire

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non‑routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Additional Details

As a Staff Therapist within Rochester Institute of Technology’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), the successful candidate will provide high‑quality, culturally responsive mental health services to RIT students and contribute to the university’s commitment to student well‑being, success, and belonging. This 11‑month position is embedded part‑time within the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS), where the therapist will provide individual counseling services to GCCIS students and consultation and support to GCCIS faculty and staff. The therapist will also remain an active member of the CaPS team, collaborating with colleagues across the university to promote mental health, prevention, outreach, and crisis response initiatives. This position requires independent licensure and, when applicable, diagnostic privilege within one year of the start date. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter that clearly describe their interest in the position, including their enthusiasm for providing counseling services in an embedded collegiate setting.

Compensation

$59,900 - $70,000

Work Location

On Campus

FLSA Category

Exempt

EEO Statement

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585‑475‑2424 or email your request to [e-mail].