Social Worker

Overview

The Social Worker will be responsible for providing counseling services to students of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Middletown Campus, and will report directly to the Dean of Student Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Provides short-term psychotherapy and crisis management to address the mental health needs of a diverse student community, as well as referrals to outside providers as needed

• Provides a network of mental health referrals in the Middletown, NY community to serve our students with long-term treatment needs

• Develops outreach targeted to at-risk students

• Educates and collaborates with other departments in identifying and referring students of concern

• Develops and maintains a system for HIPPA-compliant records of mental health services

• Provides groups, workshops, and educational events to teach about wellness and mental illness

• Develops a method for tracking trends in requests for and obtainment of counseling services

• Serves on various committees assigned by the Pre-clinical Dean

• Provides community education about psycho-educational topics through fliers, bulletin boards, emails, and brochures

• Provides support services and accepts assignments from the Dean of Student Affairs

• Connects with local resources to provide extra curricular programs and wellness events for students and staff

• Oversees Wellness committee

• May be assigned as advisor to various sanctioned clubs/organizations

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Master's Degree required.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

• Minimum of 3 years experience in counseling

• Hospital/academic setting experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Clinical Mental Health skills covering a full range of mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, relationships, etc.

• Counseling skills: Cognitive, Relaxation, relationship, career, and trauma counseling skills.

• Organizational and leadership.

• Issues regarding adults age 22 - 50.

• Primary prevention.

• Promotion of counseling services.

• Indirect outreach to the community of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

• Stress management.

• Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams/committees.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Travel

• Work takes place in Administrative Offices.

Working Conditions

• Extensive Use of Computers

• Extensive time sitting and standing

• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $73,963.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $59,169.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-Middletown

ID 2026-12886

College TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel None

Category Student Services

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US