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Temporary CounselorTherapist

Cornell University


Job Location:

Ithaca, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 54 - 54
Posted: 9 October 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cornell Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) seeking Temporary Counselor/Therapist

FSAP provides no-fee mental health consultation brief counseling referral services integrated consultation services crisis response outreach and education about mental health topics and issues to Cornell faculty staff academics postdocs retirees and spouses/partners. Services are provided in-person and via telehealth. Counselors provide trauma-informed culturally sensitive and responsive care considering a range of experiences and personal identities such as age gender race ethnicity religion ability veteran status and sexual orientation.

As a Temporary Counselor/Therapist you will:

  • Work a full-time schedule (usual business hours M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm) through December 31 2026 with the possibility of an extension. We are open to considering candidates who would prefer a part-time schedule with a minimum of 20 hours per week.
  • Provide counseling services within the scope of FSAP to faculty and staff postdocs visiting scholars retirees and their spouses/partners.
  • Maintain case management to ensure client dispositions are successfully completed.

Whats in it for you:

  • No client scheduling or billing responsibilities!
  • Remote in-person or hybrid work options. While NY residency and licensure is required working anywhere within NYS is permitted.
  • Flexible schedule and number of hours per week - contact us to discuss your availability and options.

Compensation: $54.50/hr. This is a short-term position not eligible for university benefits.

Required Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Counseling (LMHC) Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) Social Work (LMSW or LCSW) or Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
  • At least three years of clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Currently resides in New York State
  • Licensed in New York State as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • CPR-BLS level certification

Preferred qualifications:

  • Training expertise and demonstrated skill working with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented communities
  • Experience with electronic health record management systems
  • Proficiency in a language in addition to English is desirable
  • Experience in an employee assistance program or in a university health care setting is a plus.

Other details:

  • There is no visa sponsorship available for this position.
  • There is no relocation assistant available for this position.

University Job Title:

Temporary Counselor/Therapist - SP

Job Family:

Temporary Health

Level:

No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

Refer to Posting Language

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Contact Name:

Brenda Joly

Contact Email:

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