Staff Counselor

Ohio Ag; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical vision dental

Job summary

Ohio University Counseling and Psychological Services seeks a Staff Counselor for a 9-month assignment serving the university community.

Responsibilities include providing individual, group and crisis counseling, supervising interns, and engaging in outreach and clinical documentation. After-hours emergencies and collaboration with medical personnel are expected as part of student mental health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• 5+ years of related professional experience or equivalent.
• Licensure or eligibility as required by position in Ohio.
• Preferred: Master's degree and licensure in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, couple and group counseling.
• Conduct intake, triage assessments and crisis interventions.
• Supervise doctoral and/or master's interns and trainees.

Skills

Individual counseling

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Clinical supervision

Psycho-diagnostic assessments

Couples counseling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Master's degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Staff Counselor

9-month Position. Expected to work between August 16 and May 15 each year.

Position Information Business Title Staff Counselor

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

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.

Job Description Summary Department Summary This is a 9 month generalist counselor position responsible for providing mental health services to student clients at Counseling and Psychological Services, including after-hours emergency, supervising Master’s level graduate interns in Counselor Education and Social Work, and engaging in outreach programming.

• Provide individual, couple and group counseling, conduct initial intake and triage assessments and psycho-diagnostic assessments, crisis interventions, and after-hours’ response.
• Supervise and evaluate clinical work of doctoral and/or masters interns and trainees.
• Attend weekly clinical and staff meetings and participate in committees within and outside the center.
• Complete clinical documentation and clinical preparation; perform administrative duties as assigned by the director.

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 Pay is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position. Pay is accompanied by Ohio University’s generous benefits package, which includes:

• Free tuition for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, prescription, vision, dental, orthodontia, and life insurance
• An excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution
• Wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a robust employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more

Additional information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

Pay Grade 18

Pay Range $58,972.00-$98,125.00

FLSA Status Exempt

Job Category Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type full-time regular

Job Family Health Services

Job Sub Family Counseling/Psychology

Job Level IC3

Job Open Date 10/07/2026

Posting End Date 10/25/2026

Planning Unit Vice President for Student Life

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 3 to 4 weeks a year and be able to respond in person within 30 minutes at the Athens Campus.

Months 9 month Campus Athens, Ohio

Expected hours worked per week

Expected duration of assignment

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Paul Castelino, [e-mail]

Non-Discrimination Statement Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• References

Optional Documents

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