Associate Mental Health Therapist
Arc Partnership
HEOP Counselor
College Of Mt St Vincent
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • New York
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💰 $64,350 per year
Job Level
Junior
About the role
- Serve as HEOP Counselor providing personalized and group advising to assigned caseload, focusing on academic, personal, crisis, and financial advising
- Create and maintain detailed and accurate student records
- Support student adjustment to college life, develop skills for academic and personal success, and implement early intervention strategies for academic difficulties
- Assist in planning and executing the HEOP Summer Program (4–5 weeks) and be available June–August for preparation/implementation
- Participate in weekly staff meetings, one-on-one sessions with the Director for Federal and State Programs, and professional development activities
- Represent HEOP at campus-wide events, serve on University committees, and advise/mentor the HEOP Student Board
- Collaborate with faculty and campus support services, monitor student progress, and maintain regular communication with students, faculty, tutors, and support staff
- Guide students through financial aid processes in coordination with campus offices and connect students with campus resources (mental health services, tutoring, career development)
- Design and facilitate workshops on academic, social, career, financial, and cultural topics; lead initiatives that promote academic achievement
- Contribute to program assessment, fulfill state reporting requirements, and perform additional duties as assigned
- Work standard hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Friday with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a social science or counseling-related field (master’s degree preferred)
- One year of experience in higher education counseling, preferably working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Strong interest in working with college students and ability to connect with a diverse student population; energetic, engaging, and positive personality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and keen attention to detail
- Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software; knowledge of Banner, Argos, Canvas, EAB, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong project management and time management skills
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends and availability June–August for HEOP summer program preparations/implementation
