Mental Health Staff Counselor

Description

Otterbein University Counseling Center is seeking a clinically and culturally competent Mental Health Staff Counselor to provide generalist mental health services to a diverse college student population. The ideal candidate will bring strong clinical skills, experience working with young adults, and the ability to navigate the unique developmental and social dynamics of a college campus.

Job Type: Support Staff

Job Number: 00500

Location: 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH

Division: Student Affairs

This role supports students with a range of concerns, including mood disorders, substance use, neurodevelopmental conditions, and crisis situations such as suicide risk assessment. The position emphasizes inclusive, student-centered care, collaboration, and proactive outreach and education. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting underserved student populations and fostering meaningful growth in students' insight, emotions, behaviors, and connections within the campus community.

Counseling staff partner closely with Student Affairs and Wellness to provide advocacy, consultation, and outreach, balancing clinical autonomy with teamwork across campus. This is a part-time, non-exempt position working 30 hours per week, 9 months per year.

• Conduct clinical mental health and substance use screenings.
• Provide short-term individual, group, and couples counseling by developing and implementing appropriate treatment goals and strategies.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in a secure electronic records system.
• Assess student needs and coordinate referrals for long-term or specialized treatment.

• Develop and deliver creative, innovative, and inclusive programming, including groups, workshops, and events designed for college students.
• Consult with faculty, staff, parents, and students on mental health concerns.
• Build collaborative relationships across campus and with community healthcare professionals.

• Attend staff meetings and assist the Director of Counseling with administrative responsibilities.
• Serve on the University's Wellness Committee.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new services.
• Participate in periodic service evaluations.

• Maintain Ohio licensure in good standing.
• Participate in outreach and advocacy efforts across Student Affairs and the campus community.

Depending on licensure and experience, may supervise graduate-level clinical mental health interns.

• Completion of a Master’s degree in a mental health field.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board at the time of application (provisional licenses not accepted).
• Two or more years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in, or strong commitment to, understanding and supporting the clinical needs of a diverse college student population.

• More than three years of clinical experience.
• Independent licensure.
• Specialized training in areas such as brief therapy, trauma, crisis intervention, substance use, and working with diverse populations including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students.
• Experience working in a college counseling center.
• Experience with Titanium or other EHR/EMR/ECR systems.
• Experience creating and managing social media content.

• Possession of one of the following licenses: LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD in Psychology.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license.

• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Competency in general math.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and internet tools.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and reasoning abilities.

This position is primarily office-based and does not involve unusual physical demands. Duties are largely performed in a seated position and require routine use of a computer and standard office…