Student Psychological Counselor (Associate Director of Wellness)
POSITION DETAILS
The Student Psychological Counselor serves as a core member of the Student Support & Wellness team within the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division at CUNY School of Law. This role provides direct counseling services, consultation to faculty and staff, outreach and prevention education, and clinical supervision for graduate trainees.
The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of training a diverse group of students to become excellent public interest attorneys and providing access to the profession for members of historically underrepresented communities. As part of its mission, the Law School prepares students to practice "Law in the Service of Human Needs", and to transform the practice of law and legal education to make it more inclusive and just.We are the most racially diverse law school in the nation and are consistently a top-ranked law school in the country for clinical legal education.
Supervised by the Director of Student Support & Wellness, the Student Psychological Counselor supports the holistic health and wellbeing of law students as they navigate the unique demands of legal education, from pre-law and pipeline programs through orientation, coursework, graduation, and the bar exam process. Evening hours (up to two per week) and occasional weekends may be required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Counseling
Provide short-term individual counseling to students presenting with a wide range of personal, academic, and professional concerns.
Deliver crisis intervention and emergency psychological care, including coverage during walk-in and/or telehealth hours.
Design, implement, and facilitate group counseling and structured support groups to address common student needs and challenges.
Maintain appropriate records and ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards of care.
Consultation
Offer consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student wellbeing and concerns that may affect academic or professional functioning.
Serve as a resource and collaborator to the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator in addressing cases involving student wellness or safety.
Provide guidance on best practices for supporting students experiencing distress while balancing confidentiality and institutional needs.
Outreach, Education, and Programming
Develop, coordinate, and deliver workshops and training on wellness topics relevant to law students (e.g., stress management, resilience, healthy relationships, suicide prevention, substance use, and navigating transitions).
Create and implement prevention and outreach initiatives that are culturally responsive and address the needs of underserved and special student populations.
Collaborate with student organizations, peer groups, and other campus partners to provide community-based resources, events, and materials.
Engage students' support networks (relatives, friends, allies) through targeted workshops and resource-sharing to strengthen overall wellbeing.
Supervision
Provide weekly individual and group clinical supervision to graduate trainees (e.g., Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology) placed within the department.
Participate in the recruitment, application review, and selection of trainees, and maintain liaison relationships with their academic programs.
Support trainees' professional development and clinical skill-building through structured supervision and mentoring.
Duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support and Wellness as well as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and developing health and wellness programs and co-curricular educational activities in conjunction with community partners.
This position may require some evening or weekend hours.
Like other staff in the Law School, this position will be subject to the same in-person requirements, which entail a minimum of 80% in-person on-campus presence.This requirement for in-person work may be higher than 80% based on departmental and divisional needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs is preferred or a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline for personal or psychological counseling is required.
A New York State License as a mental health practitioner (social work, psychology, or mental health counseling) is also required.
Experience:
Five+ years of related experience in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. To meet the supervised experience requirement as a licensed Mental Health Counselor, you must have completed at least 3,000 clock hours providing Mental Health Counseling. The supervised experience must be obtained after completion of the master's degree program required for licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic skills, particularly in short-term treatment interventions and crisis interventions.
Experience working in higher education, ideally with faculty, administration, and staff.
Extensive experience working with diverse populations, with demonstrated cultural competence.
Proven record of planning and delivering outreach education and wellness programming.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Provides student counseling services as a member of a team.
Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students
Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations
Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services
Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues; may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops
Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center's effectiveness
Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Student Psychological Counselor
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Associate
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$102,408 - $113,982
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to www.cuny.jobs, access the employment page, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID, Campus, or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
CLOSING DATE
Applications will be accepted through January 4, 2026.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
31385
Location
CUNY School of Law
