Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core FourArts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.



JOB SUMMARY:

1. Provide therapeutic and supportive counseling to students.
2. Provide life/organizational coaching as needed.
3. Conduct individual, group and family therapy.
4. Assess social and emotional issues.
5. Conduct student-counseling groups as assigned.
6. Conduct parent groups as assigned.
7. Provide family intervention as needed.
8. Prepare assessment and prescriptive reports.
9. Consult with educators, Director and clinical supervisor on student issues.
10. Attend meetings with parents.
11. Provide information for prospective students and parents.
12. Interview candidates.
13. Attend recruiting events.
14. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Excellent clinical social work skills.
2. Knowledge of adolescent and young adult issues.
3. Knowledge of learning disabilities and AD/HD.
4. Knowledge of students with executive functioning delays.
5. Ability to relate to and engage young adults and their families.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Good computer skills for using Administrative System, Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs/Mail.
8. Strong ability to be organized and pay attention to detail.
9. Strong ability to prioritize workload according to urgency, volume, etc.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Master of Social Work (LCSW required) or Licensed Masters Level Mental Health Practitioner, plus minimum 1-3 years job-related experience.
2. Experience with learning disabilities, adolescents/young adults preferred.