December 14, 2007
Counselor
Counseling Center

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements are a Master’s degree and NYS license in a mental health discipline, and 3-5 years postgraduate clinical experience. Practical experience in college counseling, program development, group counseling, alcohol and other drugs [AOD], eating disorders, and wellness initiatives strongly preferred. Certification in substance abuse counseling, specialization in eating disorders, and facility with a second language preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Counseling Center seeks a full-time counselor to provide direct clinical services and psycho educational programs to a diverse student population including those with special needs. Responsibilities include short-term individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, assessment and referral, prevention programming, and retention outreach initiatives. Additional duties include student advocacy, consultative services to the college community, and related faculty tasks as needed. Candidate must demonstrate competence in providing effective interventions to a culturally diverse young adult population.

This is a general description and is not to be construed as all-inclusive.

TO APPLY
Resumes will be reviewed until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should forward a letter of interest, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Human Resources, FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York City 10001-5992 or e-mail to resumes17@fitnyc.edu. Please indicate the job title in the subject line of your email. Electronic submission is preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.