Casual Staff - Counselor

Position Summary:

The staff psychologist will provide weekly individual therapy to students at YU undergrad or graduate level. He/She will bring specific expertise that is needed and will have experience working with college student mental health and proven success with YU students specifically if possible.

Position Responsibilities:

• Individual therapy
• Outreach to students and staff
• Provide consultation to other counselors and staff

Experience & Educational Background:

• Licensed psychologist preferable
• A licensed social worker with several years of experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in evidence-based therapy modalities
• Experience with college student mental health
• Excellent writing skills
• Interest in speaking and educating students and faculty on areas such as mental well-being, drugs, and alcohol, suicide prevention

Application Instructions:

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks of paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.