Job Description

Group Therapy Coordinator

9910BR

Student Affairs


Counseling and Psychological Services

Job Summary

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) is seeking to fill an opening for a Group Therapy Coordinator. This is a full-time, on-campus position. The Group Therapy Coordinator works within a multi-disciplinary team and reports to the Associate Director of Clinical Services. The Coordinator provides goal-directed therapy services to RIT students, consults with families and RIT community members, provides educational and outreach programming, and supports the training of graduate trainees in mental health fields. The Coordinator will also manage CaPS' group therapy program by identifying areas of need, collecting and analyzing data, and providing consultation and supervision regarding group therapy.



The successful Coordinator values a multifaceted approach to supporting student well-being involving strongly linked clinical and training efforts; collaboration with the campus community; mental health prevention/early intervention; and commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.



Start date is negotiable with preference for a start by January 13, 2026. For priority consideration, please apply by November 21, 2025. Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter that clearly explains their interest and fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct ServiceProvide individual and group therapy services to culturally diverse undergraduate and graduate student population. Conduct needs assessments, intake evaluations, treatment follow-up, and appropriate referrals. Provide urgent care and crisis intervention. Direct clinical service may occur in the CaPS main office and in embedded locations on campus. Develop and deliver mental health outreach and educational programming to campus partners. Occasional programming and special event needs will be delivered in the evenings and on weekends. Certain recurring university events, such as Student Orientation, require full staff participation. Actively support the graduate training program through design and delivery of didactic training seminars, supervision, and/or assistance with the design and implementation of other related training activities.

AdministrativeMaintain clinical documentation in a thorough and timely manner Review trainee session recordings and documentation. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Clinical Services, provide oversight of the group therapy program, including but not limited to: ensure that therapy groups offered are consistent with the needs of RIT students; create and enforce policies and procedures for group therapy referrals and scheduling; provide consultation and supervision to staff regarding group therapy; review and approve materials related to group therapy. Track, analyze, evaluate and report on group therapy activities, including, but not limited to: development, collection, and interpretation of data related to group therapy programs, such as populations reached, client feedback, and other relevant aspects of efforts. In collaboration with Marketing specialist, develop, refine and provide promotional materials related to group therapy programs.

Teamwork and Professional DevelopmentParticipate in CaPS staff meetings, peer consultation group, IHS Case Collaboration. Attend CaPS supervisory meetings. In collaboration with supervisor, participate in campus committees, programs, professional development opportunities and working groups Provide consultation and oversight to CaPS staff who are creating or facilitating group therapy.

Required Qualifications:

EducationGraduate degree in a mental health discipline (i.e. psychology, counseling, social work) Must be licensed or license-eligible in New York State as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Psychologist. License and diagnostic privilege must be obtained within one year of hire date.

ExperienceA minimum of five years of clinical experience with young adults or adults in a dynamic mental health setting with demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. A minimum of three years of experience providing group therapy. A minimum of one year of experience providing mental health services and providing group therapy in a higher education counseling center setting.

SkillsExperience providing evidence-based short-term individual therapy, group therapy, consultation, crisis intervention, and case management with a range of clinical issues. Experience providing clinical supervision. Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments in the clinical context. Experience working effectively with historically marginalized populations. Ability to develop and provide relevant consultation and educational outreach services in a higher education learning community. Ability to work independently within a dynamic clinical and learning environment. Understanding of, and compliance with, the ethical and legal issues involved in the provision of clinical services. Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately. Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals. Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences. Experience using information technology and computerized databases, including electronic health records. Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in providing culturally competent services to a diverse client population, with an emphasis on serving transgender students and students on the autism spectrum. Ability to provide therapy in ASL, Mandarin, Hindi, Farsi, Bengali, or Nepali.

Department/College Description

Minimum Qualifications

EducationGraduate degree in a mental health discipline (i.e. psychology, counseling, social work) Must be licensed or license-eligible in New York State as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Psychologist. License and diagnostic privilege must be obtained within one year of hire date.

ExperienceA minimum of five years of clinical experience with young adults or adults in a dynamic mental health setting with demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. A minimum of three years of experience providing group therapy. A minimum of one year of experience providing mental health services and providing group therapy in a higher education counseling center setting.

SkillsExperience providing evidence-based short-term individual therapy, group therapy, consultation, crisis intervention, and case management with a range of clinical issues. Experience providing clinical supervision. Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments in the clinical context. Experience working effectively with historically marginalized populations. Ability to develop and provide relevant consultation and educational outreach services in a higher education learning community. Ability to work independently within a dynamic clinical and learning environment. Understanding of, and compliance with, the ethical and legal issues involved in the provision of clinical services. Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately. Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals. Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences. Experience using information technology and computerized databases, including electronic health records. Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Professional Area:

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Staff Job Function:

Wage Band:

$52300 - $87600

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

$52300

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

$87600

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.



Start date is negotiable with preference for a start by January 13, 2026. For priority consideration, please apply by November 21, 2025. Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter that clearly explains their interest and fit for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.



As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness



RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum:

52300

Hourly/Salary Maximum:

87600



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