Staff Counselor

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Oregon State University enthusiastically welcomes applications for two 12-month full-time counselors to become integral members of our dynamic multidisciplinary team. Both positions are open to masters or doctoral level practitioners in Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

The Staff Counselor reports to a member of the CAPS senior leadership team (which includes the Executive Director, Senior Director of Clinical Services, and Director of Training). The primary purpose of this position is to enhance student success by providing culturally responsive clinical services, including the assessment and treatment of students. In addition, this position provides consultation to OSU community members, preventative and educational outreach initiatives, and training of doctoral interns and other graduate trainees. 

CAPS is committed to providing a range of culturally responsive services to help students succeed. These services are designed to help students understand themselves better, create and maintain satisfying relationships, improve their academic performance, foster resilience, and make healthy and satisfying career and life choices. We do this by providing consultation, single session interventions, psychoeducation, web-based support, crisis support during business hours, group counseling, and brief individual counseling when indicated. Additionally, if long-term care is needed we will make referrals to health care providers in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s of Social Work, Master’s of Counseling, Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy, or Doctorate in Psychology-Counseling or Clinical

· Eligible for licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Oregon within 18 months of employment

· A demonstrable commitment and ability to promote and enhance diversity, and ongoing development of cultural humility in working with a diverse student population

· Experience providing brief therapeutic interventions

· Experience providing crisis assessment and support services for high-risk clients

· Experience balancing multiple simultaneous demands in a fast-paced clinical setting

· Demonstrated ability to consult with multiple stakeholders and clients’ families regarding students’ mental health needs

· Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities in a timely manner.

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

· Currently licensed as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist

· Two years of post-graduate mental health clinical experience

· Experience contributing to a multidisciplinary clinical team

· Demonstrated ability to provide remote and in-person counseling services