Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark are accepting online applications for a full-time (10-month), Mental Health Counselor position.
Summary of Duties:
Seeking a dynamic professional, who will enhance the diversity of our staff with well-developed therapy skills, a strong interest in carrying a diverse clinical caseload, and who is attentive to the unique challenges associated with systematic forms of oppression such as racism, homophobia, etc. This professional will: provide evidence-based individual assessment and determine students’ psychological diagnoses; provide brief individual and potentially couples and group therapy to students at all campuses of Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark; handle crisis intervention and provide referrals in partnership with Public Safety (as appropriate) and local resources; manage and plan counseling services, which entails dealing with diverse student needs; provide verification of diagnosis to the Office of Disability Services for accommodations for students; provide for students, faculty & staff training and preventative and educational outreach sessions that are culturally sensitive regarding mental health issues; advise student organizations on request; work collaboratively with other academic and student support units on campus; establish positive working relationships with community and campus resources to maintain a referral network.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in counseling or social work. LPCC or LISW licensure;
experience with PTSD, PDD, LD, and ADHD;
outpatient experience in a brief treatment model working with emerging adults;
experience providing culturally informed clinical services to diverse and underrepresented populations, including students of color, international students, and LGBTQIA+ students; and
a demonstrated high level of cultural competence and desire to work with under-served and underrepresented student populations.
Requires successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD/PsyD psychologist; 7 or more years of field experience; higher education experience; and LICDC.
Additional Details:
This is a 10-month position paid over 12 months, with a working period of August-May, and a non-working period of June-July.
Application Procedures:
For complete position details and to submit an online application go to