Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
Staff Full-time
$60,000 annually
Job Summary:
The Department of Counseling at Mercy University seeks a Field Placement Coordinator to support students in the Mental Health Counseling program participating in the Career Pathways Training (CPT) initiative. This is a staff support role focused on securing field placements for students, maintaining site relationships, and ensuring full compliance with all departmental and CPT reporting and documentation requirements.
The primary responsibility of this position is to actively place students in practicum and internship settings, maintain consistent communication with sites, and ensure all placement, documentation, and reporting expectations are met in alignment with department policies.
This role is essential to ensuring that all CPT-supported students are placed in high-quality clinical field sites that meet programmatic, licensure, accreditation, and CPT-1199 requirements. The position focuses on coordinating practicum and internship placements, maintaining site partnerships, and ensuring compliance with all placement-related expectations.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Ensure 100% placement of up to sixty (60) CPT-funded students in appropriate clinical field placement sites with verified supervisor compliance
Support students in securing placements for Summer 2026 Practicum and Fall 2026 Internship
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with qualified field placement sites
Coordinate student interviews and confirm placement matches
Ensure all student and site supervisor documentation is completed and submitted through Blackboard
Monitor student placements and site engagement during Summer and Fall 2026 terms
Ensure completion of required student evaluations and time logs
Verify that all placements meet programmatic, licensure, accreditation, and CPT funding requirements
Conduct site visits, as appropriate, to evaluate and support placement sites
Support the development of new placement partnerships and maintain existing relationships
Meet quarterly with CPT-1199 representatives to provide updates on placement efforts and outcomes
Maintain accurate placement data
Provide reports as requested to support grant compliance and reporting
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with field placement coordination in counseling or related disciplines
Experience developing partnerships with community agencies, schools, or clinical settings
Familiarity with grant-funded programs and reporting requirements
Experience conducting site visits and evaluating placement settings
Interest in program development and expansion of clinical training opportunities
Required Skills & Experience:
Demonstrated experience working with counseling students in practicum or internship settings
Knowledge of licensure, accreditation, and clinical training requirements (e.g., CACREP)
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple placements and timelines simultaneously
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, faculty, and site supervisors
Experience using Blackboard or similar platforms for documentation and tracking
Ability to monitor student progress and ensure compliance with program expectations
Commitment to working with diverse student populations and clinical settings
Education Requirements:
Master’s or doctoral degree in Counseling or a closely related field
Relevant experience in clinical supervision, field placement coordination, or counselor education
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Brief statement outlining experience with field placement coordination or student supervision
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
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Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, ****** orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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