Post Doc/Post MSW Fellowship in College Counseling at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York

Job Description:

Vassar College

Post Doc/Post MSW Fellowship in College Counseling

Department: Counseling Services

Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time

Work Schedule:

Employee Type: Administrator

Posting Date: 11/26/2024

Union Representation: Not Applicable

Posting Number: AS569P

Pay Rate:

Compensation: The salary for this full-time, 10 month position is $51,000 plus benefits.



About Vassar College


Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the
homelands of the Munsee Lenape.


Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.


Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.


Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:

• 22 vacation days for full time employees – prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval.


• 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.


• A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.


• Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.


• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance


• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.


• New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.


• Tuition Benefits for undergraduate programs. Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit:
  https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/
  

Position Summary and Responsibilities


The Vassar College Counseling Service offers a 10 month fellowship in college counseling for a Post-Doctoral or Post-MSW candidate. The fellowship provides an opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse student population at Vassar College, a residential, coeducational liberal arts college in Dutchess County, NY. We seek a fellow who is committed to providing creative, collaborative, multi-cultural clinical service in a diverse college environment. The fellow will receive hours and supervision to meet New York State licensure requirements.
Clinical Experience:The fellow will build knowledge, sensitivity, and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and will gain supervised experience in each of the following areas: Brief individual psychotherapy, group therapy, intake assessment, case management, crisis intervention and emergency services, consultation, and inclusive outreach programming. The Vassar College Counseling Service has a strong group therapy program and typically offers 8-10 groups per semester. The fellow will be expected to co-facilitate two therapy groups with staff. Some evening and weekend hours should be expected, especially involving crisis intervention and outreach activities.
Supervision:Both individual and group supervision will be provided by licensed psychologists and social workers who are staff members in the Counseling Service.


This is a full-time position for 10 months, available August 15, 2025 through June 15, 2026.

Qualifications


Applications are invited from persons who expect to complete their PHD or MSW degree prior to the fellowship start date. The successful applicant should demonstrate a professional commitment and interest in multi-culturalism and social justice, college counseling center work, and student development.

Special Instructions to Applicants


To complete your application, you will be required to attach a letter of interest, current vita, and official graduate transcript or letter from PHD or MSW program (Word or PDF format required for all attachments) as well as contact information for 3 professional references.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4232.

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