Shanghai New York University (NYU Shanghai) seeks to appoint a Wellness Counselor. The Wellness Counselor will provide clinical assessment, short-term psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention and case management to the NYU Shanghai student community in accordance with established standards and professional ethics.

The main responsibilities include:

Provides outstanding clinical services, case management and referrals; collaborates with other clinical providers and consults with the NYUSH and NYU New York counseling services team on mental health issues

Collaborates with student affairs professionals at NYUSH who are responsible for other aspects of student health

Liaise with faculty and administrators to best serve the mental health needs of NYUSH students

Builds close working relationships with external mental health providers (including psychiatrists) and other medical professionals from whom NYUSH students seek care

Maintains case records, notes, and closing summaries on all clients treated. Ensures standards of care at NYUSH are aligned with those at NYU New York

Conducts clinical assessment interviews to evaluate the seriousness of problems and concerns including, but not limited to, alcohol and other drug use and assessment of eating disorders

Recommends treatment plans and provides students with individual psychotherapy or group therapy as appropriate

Under the clinical supervision of the NYU Assistant Director of Global Clinical Services, make recommendations for hospitalization and leaves of absences and, at the request of the Dean of Students, participates in the evaluation of students’ readiness to return from leaves of absence

Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment and support teams and collaborates with student health professionals at the Student Health Center and Wellness Exchange at NYU in New York

Serves in an on-call capacity, including overnight and weekends, to respond to student and campus emergencies and serve as a key resource and for colleagues involved in responding to psychological emergencies and other urgent situations

Facilitate health promotion programs/workshops that focus on mental health issues

Required Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; or LCSW. Licensed in the United States or other country with similar licensing standards.

Required Experience

3+ years' clinical experience, which may include internships, externships, or fellowships

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with a wide range of individuals

English language proficiency; ability to speak Chinese Mandarin a plus

Proficiency with electronic medical records

Experience working with college-age population preferred

Experience with alcohol and other drug issues, and/or eating disorders preferred