X96504 Sr Clinical Coord/Therapist, Tahlequah

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 45,878 - 56,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave time

Job summary

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah is seeking a Senior Clinical Coordinator/Therapist. This role involves providing mental health counseling services both remotely and face-to-face, and supervising other clinical staff. Responsibilities include direct counseling, crisis intervention, and training for faculty and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in a related field and have three to five years of related experience. The position offers a competitive salary of $50,976 with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Three to five years of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct individual counseling for mental health concerns.
• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Supervise practicum students and interns.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health counseling

Oral communication

Written communication

Decision-making

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Job-related software programs

Job description

Senior Clinical Coordinator/Therapist, Tahlequah

Student Affairs

Job Summary

This clinical position is responsible for providing mental health counseling services (remote and face‑to‑face) and supervision to other clinical staff for practicum, internship, or licensure as qualifications allow. Mental health services include, but may not be limited to, therapy, assessment and screening, and crisis response. The position assists in providing training, programming, and marketing to the campus community pertaining to mental health.

Major Duties

• Provides direct short‑term individual counseling related to students’ mental health and personal and educational concerns.
• Addresses issues related to stress, coping skills, and academic progress/retention.
• Provides crisis intervention for critical incidents or individual clinical emergencies, including short‑term crisis therapy, assessment for inpatient care, or other safety planning.
• Provides training to faculty and staff related to mental health issues.
• Creates and delivers presentations regarding student mental health and related issues.
• Assists with Behavioral Intervention Team efforts.
• Serves on various divisional and university committees.
• Coordinates marketing and prevention programming efforts.
• Performs drug and alcohol assessments as part of the student conduct process.
• Conducts LPC‑counselor supervision and/or practicum/intern supervision in accordance with associated rules and regulations.
• Assists direct supervisor with assessment and report writing.
• Assists supervisor with day‑to‑day functioning of clinical services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Required

• Licensed Professional Counseling guidelines, standards, and regulations.
• Best practice methods in crisis intervention.
• Behavioral assessment standards.
• Operation of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Supervisory Controls

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions and spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines

Guidelines include Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Oklahoma licensed professional counselor regulations, Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker regulations, the American Counseling Association code of ethics, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Complexity / Scope of Work

The work consists of varied professional counseling duties. The unique and challenging nature of client cases contributes to the complexity of the position.

Contacts

Contacts are typically with co‑workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of community service organizations, and members of the general public. Interactions include giving or exchanging information, resolving problems, providing services, motivating persons, or justifying, defending, or settling matters.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or intermittently sitting, standing, bending, reaching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects. On‑call and after‑hours availability required. The work is typically performed in an office.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

This position may supervise undergraduate, graduate, practicum students, interns, candidates for licensure, or other developing counselors as qualifications and licenses/certifications allow.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) certification preferred (or related).
• LPC/LCSW Supervisor certification preferred (or related).

Annual salary $50,976.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Anticipated hire date: 07/01/2026

Applications will be accepted until: 06/21/2026

Note: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above.

Applicants must provide an original social security card during the hiring process and must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non‑discrimination.