Student Development Specialist, Mental Health Counselor HV-NTP-8095
Hudson Valley Community College

Student Development Specialist, Mental Health Counselor HV-NTP-8095

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Troy,New York,United States

Application closes: 2025-01-05

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Student Development Specialist, Mental Health Counselor
HV-NTP-8095

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Qualifications for Employment

Education (Minimum Requirements):

 Master’s degree in psychology, or related field. Must be Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) in NYS. 

Employment Experience Preferred:

Employment Experience Preferred:  Minimum of one year of professional counseling experience post licensure. Employment experience in the area of counseling and outreach services post-secondary setting and/or with diverse and non-traditional populations preferred.

 Pertinent Other: Occasional weekend and/or evening hours will be required.  

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Student Development Specialist/Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling Services and/or their designee and performs the following duties within Counseling Services and the Student Development Unit:

1.    Provides confidential, personal counseling and maintains a record for each student served.

2.    Assists with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of theory-based and evidence informed best practices and programming to foster student development, with a focus on mental health intervention and wellness, persistence, retention, and achievement of desired outcomes. 

3.    Supports students in developing an academic and/or personal success plan focused on meeting the demands of their coursework and personal responsibilities to facilitate reaching personal, education and career goal attainment.  

4.    Assists in developing and delivering trainings for faculty and staff on matters related to multiple aspects of student mental health and development.

5.    Provides psycho education to students and presentations to students and prospective students about student development offices and support offerings. 

6.    Assists with the development and maintenance of relationships with academic departments and campus offices for the purposes of offering student support and encouraging referrals to student development offices. 
 
7.    Develops and facilitates student support groups, as needed, to efficiently and effectively address common student development concerns.

8.    Assists with the development and implementation of a campaigns promoting positive mental health and development.

9.    Communicates with outside social service agencies in preparation for referrals, and makes referrals where appropriate.

10.    Provides data and reports based on student support and outreach efforts as requested.

11.    Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $48,000-$52,000.  

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of January 5, 2025.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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