Job Description
Job ID#:
27135
Job Category:
Professional
Position Type:
Contract/W-2
Positions Available:
2
Staff Therapist
Location:Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) – Rochester, NY
Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour
Position Overview
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking a qualified and compassionate Staff Therapist to provide mental health counseling and clinical support to a diverse student population. This position is responsible for conducting individual therapy sessions, performing intake assessments, providing crisis intervention, and developing individualized treatment plans to support student mental health and well-being. The Staff Therapist will collaborate with campus departments and clinical colleagues to enhance mental health services, promote inclusive wellness initiatives, and contribute to a supportive university environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct individual therapy sessions tailored to the mental health needs and concerns of a diverse student population.
- Perform intake assessments, evaluate student needs, and develop appropriate, individualized treatment plans.
- Provide crisis intervention and respond effectively to complex and rapidly changing clinical situations.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and up-to-date clinical documentation in accordance with applicable professional standards.
- Participate in case consultation and collaboration meetings to coordinate care and support positive student outcomes.
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders and other university departments to enhance mental health services and promote holistic student wellness.
- Support the development and delivery of educational programs, outreach activities, and inclusive mental health initiatives within the university setting.
- Provide clinical guidance, training, and support to graduate students and new therapists, as appropriate.
- Conduct group therapy sessions or participate in group-based therapeutic services as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of a wide range of mental health concerns and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Knowledge of individual and group counseling techniques and therapeutic practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear and accurate clinical records.
- Ability to assess mental health needs, develop effective treatment plans, and provide appropriate crisis intervention.
- Ability to manage complex clinical situations and adapt to changing student needs.
- Experience or ability to contribute to mental health education, outreach, and wellness programming in a university or similar setting.
- Ability to train, mentor, and support graduate students and new therapists.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, clinical colleagues, and campus departments.
- Ability to provide culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate clinical services to students from diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master's degree in a related field, such as Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related discipline.
- At least one year of clinical experience providing mental health services.
- Current New York State license or permit to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), as applicable, or the ability to obtain the required license or permit by the start date.
Compensation
The pay rate for this position is $35.00 per hour.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgment, a commitment to student wellness, and the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health services in a diverse university community.
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