RIETS Mental Health Counselor

Position Summary:       

The RIETS Mental Health Counselor will provide counseling and guidance to RIETS students.

This is a part-time position.

Position Responsibilities:

Position includes teaching responsibilities and the administration, scoring and follow up of standardized tests in emotional intelligence.

Position serves as both rabbi/Mashgiach as well as doctor/counselor

• Provide mental health services to RIETS students
• Counsel students one on one
• Run group therapy sessions for students
• Provide guidance to students in areas related to rabbinics
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience & Educational Background:

• 5 - 10 years of clinical practice with individuals and groups
• PsyD or PhD in clinical psychology
• Semikha from an accredited institution

Skills & Competencies:

• Familiarity with mental health issues within the greater modern orthodox Jewish community
• Familiarity with customs/traditions within the greater modern orthodox Jewish community
• Special training in administration of standardized tests in emotional intelligence

About Us:        

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.