Wellness Counselor - NYU Tel Aviv

The Wellness Counselor at NYU Tel Aviv is entrusted with providing expert mental health support and counselling services to the university community, serving (at regular times) approximately 50–100 undergraduate and graduate students during academic semesters (including January terms and summers). In addition to mental health support, the counselor spearheads programs promoting the mental and physical well-being of students. This role involves close collaboration with NYU Tel Aviv colleagues, the Student Life team, and counterparts at NYU New York City. This is a part-time position (two days per week).

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional counseling services, emphasizing holistic wellness and addressing individual concerns related to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Offer daily walk-in hours for student support on campus.
• Conduct workshops and seminars tailored to student needs, nurturing a culture of self-care and resilience.
• Collaborate closely with the NYU Wellness Department, receiving guidance and supervision to adhere to best practices.
• Participate in a weekly 1:1 meeting with the Wellness Department director at NYU.
• Engage in aweekly 1:1 meeting with the Assistant Directors of Student Life, Operation and Academics at NYU Tel Aviv and attend team meetings as needed.
• Attend 1:1 meetings with NYU Tel Aviv Site Director, as needed.
• Serve as a resource for staff and faculty, providing consultations and workshops to enhance their understanding of wellness issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all counselling interactions, prioritizing student safety and privacy.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of counselling and wellness trends.
• Collaborate with campus partners to integrate wellness initiatives across academic programming and student life.
• Be available for emergency phone response after regular hours and in-person as needed.
• Report to the NYU Tel Aviv Site Director and maintain communication with the Student Life Manager.
• Participate in NYU programs according.

Required Education:

Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in clinical psychology (or LCSW) and possess the necessary license/accreditation to provide clinical counseling services in Israel.

Required Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in university counseling settings and familiarity with the U.S. higher education system.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience in crisis intervention and response.
Training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or other evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Strong empathy and cultural sensitivity, with particular understanding of the unique needs of international students.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Fluency in Hebrew is preferred but not required.

Candidates must have the unrestricted right to work and live in Israel prior to appointment.

NYU Tel Aviv is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.