Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet individually with clients to teach mindfulness skills.
• Participate in monthly community outreach within the New School
• Attend weekly team supervision with a clinical therapist and the Mindfulness team directors on Wednesdays, 12pm-1pm.
• Participate in both individual and group-based mindfulness 2 hour training from 1:15pm-3:15pm on the following Wednesdays – September 9th, 16th, 23rd and September 30th– prior to facilitating mindfulness sessions independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Incoming first-year Psychology MA student at The New School
• Interest in mindfulness
• Interest in community outreach
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Personal mindfulness or meditation practice preferred
• Interest in Clinical Psychology PhD at the New School preferred

WORK MODE

• Work-mode can be 100% remote, hybrid, or 100% in person #LI-DNI

Hourly Rate: $20.00-21.00 per hour

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS *

If you would like to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to RobinT@newschool.edu, bautk225@newschool.edu, and segup890@newschool.edu by Monday, August 10, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

The New School Counseling Services is seeking applications from students for an exciting opportunity to be part of the Mindfulness Initiative with a five hours per week, paid position. The Student Health Services Mindfulness Team works to assist Counseling Services and Wellness and Health Promotion to offer support and mindfulness education to New School students. The Mindfulness Team provides 30-minute one-on-one mindfulness sessions and participation in monthly community outreach within the New School. As part of this team, you will receive training and ongoing support in teaching mindfulness techniques and facilitating mindfulness practice and will gain experience working with clients in a clinical and community setting. Mindfulness Counselors report to PhD Psychology student co-supervisors and Senior Associate Provost for Student Health Services.

We look forward to receiving your application!