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Senior Counselor - 10 months

SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech,

Beard Wellness Center

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Last Posted:

Thu, Jan 29th, '26

Deadline:

Open until filled

Start Date:

TBD

Last Updated:

Thu, Jan 29th, '26

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Full Time

Senior Counselor - 10 months

About SUNY Cobleskill:

As a premier institution in agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill calls all learners to grow, to sustain, and to renew the world and its citizens. The College acts as a reflection of, and a catalyst for, advancement in our fields. With an emphasis on applied learning and experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill prepares students for successful careers, advanced studies, and engaged citizenship.

Founded in 1911, SUNY Cobleskill enrolls approximately 2000 students in 55 diverse majors. The campus sets the standard for applied education that extends theory into practice. SUNY Cobleskill is a community characterized by empathy, inclusivity, respect, personal growth, integrity, and a collaborative spirit fostering well-being and sustainable practices. We recognize and celebrate student, faculty and staff achievements. We take pride in our campus and encourage collaboration with our surrounding communities.

Our modern, 902-acre campus features outstanding educational facilities, including an equestrian center, 200-cow dairy facility, cold and warm water fish hatcheries, specialized classrooms and scientific laboratories, two state-of-the-art culinary arts teaching kitchens, child development and childcare centers, and an art gallery and graphic design center.

Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant; to educate future entrepreneurs, scientists, thought leaders, artists, educators, and practitioners to contribute to the sustainability of a healthy and prosperous societal existence in concert with a robust environment.

Job Description:

SUNY Cobleskill Beard Wellness Center seeks to fill renewable Senior Counselor position. This is a 10 month position. Compensation will vary based on experience and term agreement.

This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team at an integrated Health and Counseling Wellness Center.

The Senior Counselor position provides mental health counseling, clinical consultation, and outreach/prevention programs that address the mental health needs of the SUNY Cobleskill student population.

Responsibilities include assessment and evaluation, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, referrals, workshops, presentations, trainings, and outreach activities. This position may at times include consultation, outreach, and/or responsibilities outside of normal business hours.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a master degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
LMHC, LCSW, and/or Licensed Psychologist.
At least one-year experience providing mental health services.
Competency working with a variety of presenting diagnoses/needs and ability to collaborate with relevant resources.
Specific experience with crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and risk management.
Commitment to and interest in working with a diverse student population with a variety of presenting issues as well as the ability to demonstrate multicultural competence.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Proven ability to make clinical and ethical decisions in a team-based environment.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and facilitate outreach activities and special projects.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:

Three-year experience providing mental health services
Experience utilizing an electronic health record
Experience giving presentations and leading group discussions
Experience in a University or College counseling center setting

Additional Information:

The salary range for this position is $54,000 to $65,000
This is a full-time, term, 10-month position.
The schedule is Monday through Friday days, some evening and weekend time may be required for events and programming.
This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.

SUNY Cobleskill's Title IX Coordinator is Mary Elhakam, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5999, email at ElhakaM@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 143, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact humanresources@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5423.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by January 1, 2026.

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values
2. Current CV or Resume
3. Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors

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