NY FarmNet Family Consultant: Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business - Poughkeepsie, New York

Required Qualifications: MSW, LCSW, Master's in Counseling, Master's in Psychology, marriage and family therapy credential, or equivalent education and experience appropriate to the role. Demonstrated experience supporting individuals, couples, families, or groups regarding communication challenges, family dynamics, stress management, conflict resolution, grief, addiction, behavioral health, or related concerns. Demonstrated ability to assess mental health concerns, recognize suicide risk and safety concerns, and make appropriate referrals. Strong listening, assessment, facilitation, and communication skills. Awareness of the ways farm financial stress, business uncertainty, debt pressure, transition, and labor demands affect family communication and decision-making. Commitment to completing required FarmNet training and utilizing program tools, templates, case frameworks, and documentation standards. Valid driver's license and ability to travel within New York State.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a client-centered consulting approach and the ability to help farm families navigate complex personal, family, and business challenges through collaborative problem-solving, effective communication, goal setting, and behavior-change support. Experience providing client-centered consulting, coaching, counseling, case management, mediation, or educational services. Training or experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based coaching, family systems work, conflict resolution, facilitation, mediation, or change management. Experience assessing suicide risk, mental health concerns, substance use issues and making appropriate referrals. Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary or collaborative service team. Familiarity with agricultural communities, family businesses, rural populations, or agricultural service systems. Bilingual or multilingual communication skills relevant to New York agricultural communities.