Staff Therapist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conduct individual and group therapy sessions tailored to the mental health needs of a diverse student population. Perform crisis intervention and conduct intake assessments to design appropriate treatment plans. Develop and deliver mental health outreach and educational programs to students and campus partners. Provide didactic training to graduate trainees and new therapists in mental health fields. Complete and maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and participate in case collaboration meetings. Collaborate with campus stakeholders to enhance mental health services and promote inclusive wellness initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of diverse mental health issues and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Knowledge of conducting therapeutic sessions, both individually and in groups. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to deliver educational and outreach programs in a university setting. Skill in training graduate students and new therapists. Ability to handle complex, rapidly changing clinical situations, perform crisis intervention, and develop effective treatment plans. Ability to collaborate effectively with other campus departments to promote holistic student wellness. Ability to provide clinical services to a diverse student population. Minimum Education & Experience Master's degree in a related field. 3 years of clinical experience. Professional certification as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 2 – a fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non‑routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff. Additional Details As a Staff Therapist within Rochester Institute of Technology's Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), the successful candidate will provide high‑quality, culturally responsive mental health services to RIT students and contribute to the university's commitment to student well‑being, success, and belonging. This 11‑month position is embedded part‑time within the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS), where the therapist will provide individual counseling services to GCCIS students and consultation and support to GCCIS faculty and staff. The therapist will also remain an active member of the CaPS team, collaborating with colleagues across the university to promote mental health, prevention, outreach, and crisis response initiatives. This position requires independent licensure and, when applicable, diagnostic privilege within one year of the start date. In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. FLSA Category Exempt Work Location On Campus Compensation $59,900 – $70,000 Equal Opportunity Statement RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rochester Institute of Technology