Academic Wage: Staff Counselor

Academic Wage:
Staff Counselor – Oregon State University

• Department:
  Counseling Center (MSA)
• Title:
  
  Academic Wage Appt – Salaried / Academic Wage:
  Staff Counselor
• Appointment Type:
  Academic Wage
• Location:
  
  Corvallis, Oregon
• Benefits Eligible:
  Full‑Time, benefits eligible
• Appointment Term: 02/01/2026 – 08/30/2026

The Counseling Center invites applications for a full‑time (1.0 FTE) salaried academic wage Staff Counselor position. This position is anticipated to last until 30 August 2026. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of services to help students address the challenges and difficulties they face, including brief counseling services and, when more intensive care is needed, referrals to community health‑care providers.

• 60% – Provide individual, group, and couples counseling for students; conduct risk assessments; provide consultation for faculty, staff, and administrators; conduct occasional outreach activities.
• 40% – Other assigned duties: attend staff meetings, in‑service training, committees, and case conferences; maintain and promote the highest ethical and professional standards; pursue professional development; maintain a consistent work schedule; maintain confidential student information, including record keeping, documentation, written reports, and job‑related data in accordance with professional standards.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a similar program that can lead to mental‑health licensure; a doctoral degree is also acceptable.
• If not currently licensed, actively seeking licensure in Oregon.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other personnel/agencies as part of a team to deliver services to students.
• Commitment to diversity and ongoing development of multicultural competence with a diverse student body.
• Advanced knowledge of modern counseling theory, brief therapy, psychological practices, and methods.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities promptly.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare written documents.
• Strong oral communication skills, in person and by telephone.
• Capability to respond appropriately and promptly to emergency situations.
• Commitment to a developmental philosophy and a brief therapy model (required).

Currently licensed.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The position is time‑limited; no assumption should be made that this will lead to a permanent position. A flexible schedule and remote work may be feasible, but most hours will be on site in the CAPS office.

Method:
Salary. Pay period: 1st through the last day of the month. Pay date:
Last working day of the month. Recommended full‑time salary range: $85,000 – $95,000.

• Résumé
• Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience prepare you for this position.
• Names, e‑mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

For additional information, contact Ian Kellems lems or 541‑737‑2131.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will review the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. This job has “critical or security‑sensitive” responsibilities. The initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job‑related pre‑employment check (background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.

For more details, please review our Background Checks website, including the “for candidates” section. If you have questions or concerns about the pre‑employment check, contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team ations.