Per Diem Counselor, Student Health and Counseling Center

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Per Diem Counselor, Student Health and Counseling Center

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

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Position Details

Search Number	PJ # 7416
Title	Per Diem Counselor, Student Health and Counseling Center
Category	Professional
Department	Student Health and Counseling Center
About The Position:	We are seeking qualified applicants to serve as per diem Counselors in the Student Health and Counseling Center. The Center is an integral part of the college community, providing both clinical and educational health services. The per diem Counselor position will maintain an active caseload, conduct intake assessments, provide individual and relationship counseling, provide crisis intervention, and make referrals to appropriate agencies when needed. The position also includes maintaining current clinical files and conducting family consultations when warranted. The counselor will work variable office hours, including evenings and weekends, based on departmental needs.The work obligation for this position will be an average of 10 hours per week. The Student Health & Counseling Center continually strives to service our students by providing inclusive individualized care and promoting emotional and physical well-being through respect for our students’ diversity and our commitment to personal and professional growth within an integrated health & counseling model. The Enrollment and Student Success division supports a student’s entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.
Required Qualifications:	Master’s degree in clinical or counseling psychology, or equivalent clinical degree Current New York State licensure in a mental health profession, with demonstrated experience in clinical assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling interventions Two years of experience Willingness and ability to perform some evening and weekend work Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience working in a college counseling center
Salary (Applicant View)	$38.00/hour minimum
About Our University	SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:	09/25/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
EEO Statement	SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

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1. * Are you currently employed by SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
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2. * How did you learn about this position?
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Required Documents

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1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume/CV
3. Contact Information for three references
4. License/Certificate
5. Transcripts
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