Part-Time Licensed​/Limited Permit Counselor

January 23, 2026 Counseling and Wellness

The Office of Counseling and Wellness eph’s University seeks qualified applicant for part-time Licensed/Limited Permit Counselor for Brooklyn campus. The position requires 15-20hrs hours per week with no more than 999 hours worked for the year. The Licensed/Limited Permit Counselor will provide direct psychological services to the University student population to include brief individual therapy sessions but may also include group therapy, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation, and educational workshops.

This is a 9 month position (September – May) with flexibility in scheduling hours between Monday to Friday from 9AM – 5PM.

The Office of Counseling and Wellness staff primarily works from a cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapeutic orientation, while also incorporating experiential, holistic and mindfulness based approaches. Staff are encouraged and supported to engage in continued self-development. We have a warm, supportive, collegial environment and we are seeking a team-oriented individual with strong clinical skills, who is passionate and enthusiastic about the profession.

• Assesses the psychological needs of students and develops an appropriate plan of intervention.
• Conduct initial Intake Interview and make appropriate treatment plan/ referrals/ recommendations
• Provide individual therapy and group therapy – type of group to be decided based on student needs as well as counselor’s areas of interest
• Provides brief, solution-focused psychological services to students, in which the student is assisted in problem resolution, crisis intervention, assessment, planning, and implementation of his/her immediate and long-term clinical goals.
• Provide crisis intervention for “walk-in” students
• Participate in weekly case conference/ seminar training with counseling staff and trainees
• Serve as a member of the Counseling and Wellness team and work collaboratively with the Director of Counseling and Wellness
• Represent as a professional liaison of St. Joseph’s University when required
• Serve as liaison between outside agencies/legal authorities and referral sources for student care
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling and Wellness

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work
• Licensed as a MHC-LP / LMHC / LCSW to practice in NY State
• Experience in providing individual psychotherapy
• Ability to utilize telehealth tools and computer applications

• Experience in providing psychological services to University age students
• Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and/or Solution-Focused Orientation

Part-time position
: 15-20hrs/wk
Compensation
: $45-$50 per hour

Send cover letter stating interest, professional goals, areas of relevant counseling experience and date of degree completion, three professional references, and two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your training and clinical work to:

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