Student Mental Health & Wellness Counselor

Overview

The Mental Health and Wellness Counselor / Social Worker will be responsible for providing counseling services to students of Touro College of Dental Medicine onsite at the Albuquerque, New Mexico clinic and is responsible for assisting the Assistant Director of Student Affairs in any student-related issues.

Responsibilities

Provides short-term psychotherapy and crisis management to address the mental health needs of a diverse student community

Provides a network of mental health referrals in the Albuquerque community to serve our students with long-term treatment needs.

Develops outreach targeted to at-risk student groups.

Educates and collaborates with other departments in identifying and referring students of concern.

Develops and maintains a system for HIPPA-compliant records of mental health services.

Provides groups workshops and educational events to teach about wellness and mental illness.

Develops a method for tracking trends in requests for and obtainment of counseling services.

Serves on various committees as assigned .

Provides community education about psycho-educational topics through fliers, bulletin boards, emails, and brochures.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or equivalent degree required.

Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of a wide range of clinical mental health diagnosis.

Ability to utilize counseling skills as related to : Cognitive mental health, relaxation techniques, relationship counseling, career, counseling and trauma counseling skills.

Ability to act in situations as a primary prevention.

Ability to promote counseling services.

Ability to handle stressful Stress management.

Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams / committees.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook.

Certifications / Licensures

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) required.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :

Full range of Health Plans

Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

Dependent Care and Transit Programs

Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability programs

Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible / enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

Employee Assistance Program

Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

Generous Paid Time Off

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque

ID 2025-12351

College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Mon-Thu 8am - 5pm, Fri 8am-12pm

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel None

Category Student Services

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US