Campus Psychologist & Multicultural Mental Health Specialist

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin College is seeking a licensed mental health clinician for a full-time, 10-month position in CAPS. The role emphasizes direct clinical contact, crisis intervention, and campus collaboration to support student mental health.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, individual and group therapy, consultations, and coordination with Health Services and Campus Safety. Strong emphasis on ethics, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice within IACS standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or MFT from an accredited institution.
• Current independent licensure in mental health practice in Ohio, or eligibility within 12 months of hire.
• Supervised clinical experience in a college counseling center or comparable setting.
• Competence in short-term, evidence-informed clinical modalities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and HIPAA/FERPA compliance.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical service with time management aligned to accreditation standards.
• Participate in crisis intervention and access activities including walk-in triage and after-hours coverage.
• Offer consultation to faculty, staff, families, and campus partners on mental health referrals.
• Collaborate with Health Services, Campus Safety, and Dean of Students as needed.
• Develop psychoeducation and outreach programs for students and staff.
• Supervise graduate practicum students and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Independent licensure in mental health

Confidentiality & ethics

Multicultural competence

Evidence-informed modalities

Crisis intervention skills

Documentation & HIPAA/FERPA

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or MFT

Job description

Oberlin College is seeking a licensed mental health clinician for a full-time, 10-month position in CAPS. The role emphasizes direct clinical contact, crisis intervention, and campus collaboration to support student mental health.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, individual and group therapy, consultations, and coordination with Health Services and Campus Safety. Strong emphasis on ethics, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice within IACS standards.