Supervising Counselor/Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Initiatives
Fordham University
New York, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 12, 2023
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Supervising Counselor/Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Initiatives
Position Number
A06665
FLSA
Exempt
Number of hours worked per week
35
Department
Counseling and Psychological Services LC
Campus/Location
Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC
Position Summary
The Supervising Counselor/Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Initiatives position will contribute to Fordham's DEI and anti-racism strategic initiatives since it focuses on engaging, collaborating with and providing direct clinical services to students who have historically been underserved and underrepresented in higher education.
Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary
$68,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$72,000
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A294P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
ASAP
Posting Date
01/09/2023
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to)
Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Lifting Requirements
Visual Acuity Requirements
Noise Conditions
Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position
Supervising Counselor/Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Initiatives
Position Number
A06665
FLSA
Exempt
Number of hours worked per week
35
Department
Counseling and Psychological Services LC
Campus/Location
Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC
Position Summary
The Supervising Counselor/Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Initiatives position will contribute to Fordham's DEI and anti-racism strategic initiatives since it focuses on engaging, collaborating with and providing direct clinical services to students who have historically been underserved and underrepresented in higher education.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and oversees outreach and wellness services to engage and support students from historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
- Liaises and collaborates with student organizations, academic departments, and administrative offices that attend to and serve historically marginalized and underrepresented students.
- Develops and coordinates psychoeducational programs that focus on promoting identity based equity in student mental health and wellness.
- Provides direct clinical services, including triages, brief psychotherapy, group counseling and crisis intervention, to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.
- Provides clinical supervision and training for pre-doctoral externs, post-doctoral fellows, psychiatric residents, and mental health counseling and social work interns.
- Provides consultation to faculty, administrators, families and community providers about students of concern and campus wide mental health issues.
- Participates in multidisciplinary and administrative team meetings.
- Performs administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a mental health related field (clinical or counseling psychology, social work, mental health counseling) from an accredited program.
- Licensed or license eligible as a mental health provider in New York State.
- Significant experience with providing short term counseling and therapy in a university/college mental health setting.
- Demonstrated interest and experience with promoting social justice and working with marginalized and underrepresented students.
- Commitment to providing multicultural counseling and conceptualizing from a psychodynamic framework.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse university community of students, faculty, administrators and families.
- Dedication to learning about, understanding and supporting the care of students and the vocation of student affairs in the context of Fordham University's Jesuit tradition.
Minimum Starting Salary
$68,500
Maximum Starting Salary
$72,000
Note
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A294P
Number of Vacancies
1
Start Date
ASAP
Posting Date
01/09/2023
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Checklist
Mental Demands
Physical Demands
Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to)
Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties
Lifting Requirements
Visual Acuity Requirements
Noise Conditions
Other
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).