Job Information
Ohio University Staff Counselor - Term in Athens, Ohio
Job Description:
This is a term generalist counselor position responsible for providing mental health services to student clients at Counseling and Psychological Services through the 24-25 academic year, including after-hours emergency, and engaging in outreach programming. This position works collaboratively with other campus units such as the Well-being and Campus Recreation, Health Promotion, Division of Student Affairs and academic affairs with a special focus on addressing mental health concerns of student population. This position has training and experience in working with emerging adults and university college population.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
Provide individual, couple and group counseling, conduct initial intake and triage assessments and psycho-diagnostic assessments, crisis interventions, and after-hours’ response. Be inclusive, equity-oriented, and diversity-aware. We seek a professional committed to working with people holding similar and different worldviews while advocating for inclusion of all persons. Complete clinical documentation and clinical preparation.
Supervise and evaluate clinical work of doctoral and/or masters interns and trainees. Advance cultural competency of trainees and supervisees. .
Attend weekly clinical and staff meetings and participate in committees within and outside the center. Participate in the Center and Division Diversity and Social Justice initiatives
Provide outreach programming, consultation, committee work.
Complete clinical documentation and clinical preparation; perform administrative duties as assigned by the director.
Decisions of the CPS staff are governed by ethics and standards of professional practice; licensing requirements of the State of Ohio; Ohio University policies and procedures; CPS policies and procedures; and HIPAA Standards. A background check is required. Start date is negotiable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master’s degree from an accredited Counseling, Social Work or Psychology programs. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and interest in providing psychological services to diverse populations including persons of color, international students, non-traditional students, veterans, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ populations, training in providing individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychological assessment of college or adult population, experience providing supervision to Psychology/Counseling/Social Work trainees or in a related field. A doctorate degree in counseling or related field is preferred.
Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs
Department: Counseling and Psych Services
Campus: Athens
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Paul Castelino
Employment Type: full-time term
Advertised Salary:
Salary commensurate with candidate’s experience and qualifications. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves and qualified dependents, domestic partner benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, paid time off, and access to professional development programs. More detailed plan information can be found at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits