Mental Health Counselor, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Ohio State University -
Columbus, OH,
US
Mental Health Counselor
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact ...@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please l og in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Mental Health Counselor - Newark campus Department: Newark | General The Mental Health Counselor provides short-term counseling for enrolled Ohio State Newark and Central Ohio Technical College students being able to offer in-person treatment or telehealth services by request. This person will be responsible for completing clinical intakes, engaging students in counseling sessions, triage appointments, the ability to assess a student for safety during a crisis, provide diagnostic information to the student or other offices as necessary, engage students struggling with mental health disorders or drug and alcohol use disorders through evidence based treatment modalities, and create referrals as needed on and off campus for other services such as long-term counseling, medication management, or further psychological testing. The position requires the ability to complete and maintain timely documentation of clinical services through an electronic database, as well as completion of documentation that might be needed to support accommodations offered by Disability Services as necessary. This position will require the ability to engage in various outreach events including presentations to student groups and classrooms on mental health topics or drug and alcohol issues. Primary office is located on the Newark campus, with occasional travel to other regional campuses for COTC. Work from home hours can be considered and negotiated but will vary semester to semester depending on student needs. Masters degree with a licensure in counseling or social work, holding an LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S or LSW, LISW, or LISW-S. The candidate needs to be in good standing with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board holding an active counselor or social worker license. Must maintain licensure through regular CEUs every two years or licensure cycle. A minimum of 5 years experience working as a mental health counselor and diagnosing mental health and drug and alcohol use disorders. Must be able to accurately assess the mental health needs of students, make diagnoses when applicable, provide treatment, and have a general knowledge of additional resources on and off campus to support students with continuity of care including their ability to succeed academically. Be able to complete intakes, use screening tools, utilize observation, and connect students to other psychological testing as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must possess sensitivity and understanding of diversity. The position requires an individual to work independently while also being able to work within a team format. Requires successful completion of a background check. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in community mental health, higher education, and/or with diverse populations is an asset. Additional Information: Location: Hopewell Hall (0657) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.