Counseling Center Clinical Extern (79377)

Iona University Counseling Center Clinical Externs provide clinical mental health services and outreach programming to the students of Iona University, under the supervision of current Counseling Center staff. Externs are current graduate students in good standing. Eligible candidates are doctoral students in Clinical or Counseling Psychology in good standing at APA accredited programs, or 2nd year Master's students in good standing at accredited Mental Health Counseling programs. Externs are onsite for a minimum of 16 hours per week, with mandatory weekly seminars and supervision (individual and group). Externs receive 1 hour per week of individual clinical supervision and one hour of group supervision, as well as supervision on mental health outreach program development. Externs carry a caseload of individual therapy clients, provide BASICS substance abuse assessments, group counseling sessions, and create and deliver outreach programs in collaboration with Counseling Center staff. Externs are responsible for all aspects of the primary therapist role including provision of consistent therapy sessions, timely clinical documentation, responsiveness in crisis situations, and attendance of weekly individual and group supervision sessions with their assigned clinical supervisors. Externs must adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines relevant to the practice of psychotherapy in a university setting.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB-accredited), the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long-term return on investment. The University's continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.