Wellness Counselor

Our Institution: Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Simon's Rock at Bard College actualizes the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18. This idea, first envisioned by Elizabeth Blodgett Hall on the original Simon's Rock campus in 1966 in Great Barrington, MA, launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. Simon's Rock has carried out this mission for 59 years in Great Barrington, and in July of 2025 is relocating to the Massena campus of Bard College, in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. In this new location, Simon's Rock will have a diverse student population of approximately 180 students, both boarding and day students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA . This includes enrollment in the Early College Associate in Arts degree program as well as in Bard Academy. Launched in 2015, Bard Academy is a two-year high school program with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the 10th grade. Students at the Massena campus may enter the Early College either as matriculants from Bard Academy or as students directly admitted to Early College after completing 10th or 11th grade, or the equivalent in homeschooled or non-traditional pathways. The Role: For Simon's Rock at Bard College, we seek one or more mental health counselors to join the multi-disciplinary team to provide counseling services to our Academy and Early College students. This is primarily a direct service position with opportunities for campus training, group work and outreach. This position is a nine-month, full-time position with benefits, on-site five days per week at the Massena campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Duties include: * Individual counseling to provide therapeutic support, as appropriate, to Academy and Early College students. * Crisis intervention, assessment and case management * Consultations with family, health services, college administration, residential staff, faculty and outside providers regarding students, as needed and appropriate * Collaboration with the counseling team and consulting psychiatrist * Outreach, training and group work, as needed, in relevant topic areas with students and college staff * Evening and weekend on-call * Clinical documentation * Other duties as required and assigned by the supervision * Maintain compliance with all institutional policies and procedures Required qualifications: * Independently licensed clinician in the state of NY with an advanced degree (LICSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD) * Minimum of 5 years of relevant, post-graduate experience with college students and/or adolescents * Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within an engaged and collaborative team * Commitment to inclusion and culturally competent practice * Sensitivity, understanding and experience in working with a diverse community of students, especially under-represented populations * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline * Flexible, positive and helpful with a balanced, reasoned perspective in managing complex situations * Attention to detail and consistent follow through on required clinical documentation and scheduling Preferred qualifications: * Experience with an Early College program * Experience with an independent school and/or liberal arts college Compensation: $54,000 to $60,000 This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. Submit your files to . Address email inquiries to . No phone calls, please. For full consideration, please submit applications by February 3, 2025, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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