POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Vassar College Counseling Service offers a 10-month Post-Doctoral or Post-MSW Fellowship in college counseling. This fellowship provides an opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse student population at Vassar College, a residential, coeducational liberal arts college in Dutchess County, NY. 

We are seeking a fellow who is committed to providing creative, collaborative, multi-cultural clinical service in a diverse college environment. The fellowship includes supervision and Post-Doctoral or Post-MSW hours that meet New York State licensure requirements, with both individual and group supervision provided by licensed psychologists and social workers on staff at the  Counseling Service.

Responsibilities

The fellow will build knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Under supervision, the fellow will gain experience in each of the following areas: 

• Brief individual psychotherapy 

• Group therapy

• Intake assessment

• Case management

• Crisis intervention and emergency services

• Consultation

• Inclusive outreach programming. 

The Vassar College Counseling Service has a strong group therapy program, typically offering 8-10 groups per semester. The fellow will be expected to co-facilitate two therapy groups with staff. Some evening and weekend hours should be expected, especially involving crisis intervention and outreach activities.

ABOUT VASSAR COLLEGE

Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.

Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.

Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time position, available August 15, 2026 through June 15, 2027. The salary for this full-time, 10 month position is $51,000 plus benefits.

Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:

• 22 vacation days for full time employees – prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval.

• 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.

• Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.

• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.

• 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. 

• New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.

• Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

To complete your application, you will be required to attach a letter of interest, current vita, and official graduate transcript or letter from PhD or MSW program (Word or PDF format required for all attachments)

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