Part-Time Clinical Service Provider

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s CAPS unit in University Park seeks two part‑time Clinical Service Provider positions. The roles involve in‑person, 16–24 hours per week during the academic year, focusing on short‑term therapy, triage, and urgent assessment for a diverse student population.

Supervision is provided toward licensure in Pennsylvania; licensure eligibility is required. Applicants should be able to deliver trauma‑informed, healing‑centered care within a university setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related discipline is required.
• Licensed eligible in Pennsylvania as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist is required.
• Current licensure as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide short‑term individual therapy.
• Perform phone triage and urgent assessment as part of care coordination.
• Support stabilization, follow‑up, and trauma‑informed care practices for students.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Counseling skills

Crisis assessment

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Pennsylvania State University, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), University Park has openings for two part‑time Clinical Service Provider positions beginning August 10, 2026. Hours worked are 16 to 24 hours per week during the academic year only and are fully in‑person.

Responsibilities include providing short‑term individual therapy, phone triage, and urgent assessment/stabilization/follow‑up. Supervision is provided for a successful applicant who wants to accrue supervised hours toward licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Candidates should have the ability to provide services to a wide range of students. All clinicians on our staff perform their duties while adhering to and promoting trauma‑informed care and healing‑centered approaches and principles, in alignment with the establishment of the Commonwealth of PA as a trauma‑informed, healing centered state.

A minimum of a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related discipline is required. Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, or Psychologist is required. Current licensure as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist is preferred.

State College, PA, a university town, with a population of 105,000 (which includes the State College borough and surrounding townships) was recently cited as one of the top university towns in the United States. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are 3 to 4 hours from State College and Baltimore is about 3 hours. State College and the university provide the major intellectual, cultural, and recreational resources for central Pennsylvania.

Applicants can apply online and should include the following: a Cover Letter, resume or CV, and at least three references familiar with the applicant's clinical skills. Application review will begin immediately.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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