Details
Posted: 27-Mar-22
Location: Ithaca, New York
Salary: Open
Internal Number: WDR-00030561
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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, nurses, 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 International Community Liaison at Cornell Health's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) serves as a member of a multidisciplinary service team with primary responsibility for the mental health Cornell University's undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. All community liaison positions create a bridge between mental health services in CAPS and communities of students who traditionally have faced barriers in connecting to mental health support. The responsibilities of these positions include providing Let's Talk services, leading identity focused support/treatment groups, providing outreach to student groups and campus offices/mentors closely connected to these students, and as well as engaging in short-term individual counseling and crisis management with students from all backgrounds. While these will not be the only clinicians serving students of these identities, these counselors will serve as a conduit to CAPS to help keep other clinicians informed about the needs of the community and assisting CAPS leadership in how to respond to the unique needs of these students. They may also serve as a resource for mental health education and prevention strategies across campus, and may consult with faculty, staff, and parents regarding student mental health issues.
Application notice: We request that you provide both a cover letter and resume in your application materials, and indicate in your cover letter specifically about your interest in serving this population as well as your general interest in being a counselor in college health. These positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Success Factors
- Shares Cornell Health's commitment to providing timely mental health access to students
- Is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively with professionals from different healthcare disciplines
- Keeps current on best practices for providing mental health care in a campus community
- Integrates values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout their work with clients and colleagues
Required Qualifications
- Masters or Doctorate in social work, psychology, or related field; with 3 - 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Licensed in New York State as a social worker or psychologist within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in college health or working with college-aged individuals
- Experience working in an integrated health care environment
- Proficiency in providing mental health treatment Mandarin or other languages besides English
- Expertise in common clinical issues prevalent in college mental health including but not limited to suicidality, disordered eating, substance use, and trauma
University Job Title:
Counselor Therapist II
Job Family:
Health
Level:
G
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Shallena Cunningham
Number of Openings:
1
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