Part time Counselor

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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Jan 14, 2026 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Part-time Salary Type:
Hourly Salary Range: $38.30 - $43.19 Position

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About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work:
Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values:
Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

This position provides individual and group counseling support to the student population. The Counselor reports to the Director of Counseling. The Counselor will:

* Provide short-term personal counseling.

* Provide appropriate referrals and arrange for linkage with local hospitals when necessary.

* Provide "crisis intervention" for students self-referred or faculty referred to help resolve issues of a more immediate emotional or academic nature.

* Develop, implement and evaluate workshops, seminars and other activities which focus on the personal growth and development needs of the campus community.

* Develop and implement retention related programs/initiatives especially where such programs focus on the needs of the academically under-prepared, women, and minority students.

* Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with faculty, staff and administrators to address students emotional and wellness issues.

* Develop and maintain relationships with off campus agencies and professionals to support the mental health needs of students.

* Coordinate with other faculty and staff special events for student's wellness.

* Participate in department, division, and institutional assessment activities as required.

* Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Counseling.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

* Education:

Master's degree required in mental health counseling, counseling/clinical psychology, social work or equivalent.

* Licensure:
Must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of New York.

* Experience:

One to three years of related experience required. Knowledge of current counseling theories, applications, and practices is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred:

* Psycho-educational assessments and report writing

* Sexual Assault

* Women's Issues

* Diversity/Multicultural Counseling

Additional Information:

The Part time Counselor position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United Educators (DUE).

This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week.

Salary: $38.30 - 43.19 / hour

Application Instructions:

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Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Applications from minorities, veterans, the disabled and all others are encouraged (AA/EOE).