Student Psychological Counselor; Associate Director of Wellness

Student Psychological Counselor (Associate Director of Wellness)

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 and the Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, including developing health and wellness programs and co‑curricular educational activities in conjunction with community partners.

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.

New York State License: A…