Senior Staff Psychologist

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Farmingdale State College seeks a Senior Staff Psychologist to join its Campus Mental Health Services department. Under the general supervision of the Director, the Senior Staff Psychologist serves as one of the lead counselors in providing direct services, conducting clinical assessments, developing and implementing mental health programs for the campus community, and offering referrals and consultation to faculty and staff regarding developmental and psychological needs of college students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychotherapy to Farmingdale State College students.
• Respond to crises and collaborate with other campus departments to ensure effective crisis response, communication, and planning on a 24-hour basis.
• Provide referrals to off-campus resources and coordinate with hospitals and unaffiliated providers for psychiatric and other behavioral health care.
• Provide consultation, education, and outreach to Farmingdale State College faculty and staff.
• Provide clinical supervision to trainee psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training.
• Maintain professional development through participation in conferences and professional organizations to remain current in the field and support an evolving student population.
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner.
• Promote and maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect within a diverse academic environment inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours and a 24/7on-call schedule.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Eligibility for licensure or limited permit to practice psychology in New York.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health care.
• Proficiency with Titanium or other electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and Google applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal,written, group facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate…