Business Title

Staff Counselor (TERM)

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resume with names and contact information for three references familiar with clinical work. This is a 10-month Term Position. As a Term Position, this position may not be renewable after the term expires.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

2016169T

Department Summary

The Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS), a department within the Division of Student Affairs at Ohio University located in Athens, OH, in Southeastern Ohio. CPS is an interdisciplinary and multiculturally proficient center actively engaged and committed in providing compassionate mental health services, outreach, and training. CPS fosters the mental health of students of OU and actively collaborates with staff and faculty as it strives to nurture student success, and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and culturally aware campus community. CPS is a dynamic part of the Well-Being unit of the Division of Student Affairs and is highly utilized by students and other campus constituents seeking a variety of mental health services. CPS runs a large training program comprised of psychology, counselor education and social work graduate trainees and a doctoral psychology internship. CPS is an IACS accredited counseling center and has an APA accredited health service psychology doctoral internship program. CPS is committed to providing high quality and best standards of practice; the clinical service, training, outreach, and professional development are informed by research, local data, and benchmarking with national trends and peer institutions.

Position Profile

Provides mental health care and education to students and the University community. May provide services in a specialized area. Provides triage, intervention, and crisis support services.Provides individual and group therapy. Collaborates with other medical personnel concerning patient care. Coordinates and/or participates in community outreach programs.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Healthcare professionals must hold, or be eligible for, appropriate licensure as required by position.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s degree from an accredited Counseling, Social Work or Psychology programs. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio.

Department

Counseling and Psych Services

Pay Rate

We offer a competitive salary range, commensurate with experience. Ohio University is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package, including full health coverage, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Additional information is available at

Pay Grade

18

Pay Range

$58,972.00-$98,125.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type

full-time term

Job Family

Health Services

Job Sub Family

Counseling/Psychology

Job Level

IC3

Job Open Date

08/18/2025

Posting End Date

08/25/2025

Planning Unit

Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

M-F 8-5; some evening and weekend hours are required to address university wide requests. Be part of the rotation to carry crisis phone 4 to 5 weeks a year and be able to respond in person within 30 minutes at the Athens Campus.

Months

10 month

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40

Expected duration of assignment