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Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking candidates for the position of Clinical Counselor. This is a full-time ten-month position with benefits.

About you:

Ohio Wesleyan University seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual to serve Counseling Services as a Clinical Counselor. The University hopes to identify a generalist clinician with a strong developmental focus and diverse areas of interest. The successful candidate should have clinical experience working with college students or young adults, and familiarity with educational outreach. 

About us:                           

Counseling Services is a department within the Division of Student Engagement and Success and works collaboratively to support the mental health and well-being of students.  Work is primarily in person on campus at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Counselor provides individual and group counseling to students at Ohio Wesleyan University, both in person and virtually as needed.

Responsibilities and duties:  

Individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, educational outreach, consultation, training for faculty/staff/students, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Services.  

 This is a full-time, 10-month position beginning August 1, 2022.  

Factors contributing success:   

Master’s degree in mental health counseling or social work; at least one year counseling experience; eligibility for Ohio licensure or license eligibility to practice independently in the state of Ohio as a psychologist, mental health counselor, or social worker required. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in serving young adult populations, particularly those who identify as racially diverse, international, and/or first-generation college students. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to form strong working/collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff members, and the ability to relate effectively with diverse members of the University community are also essential. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Ohio licensure to practice independently in the state of Ohio as a psychologist, mental health counselor, or social worker.

Completed application packets will include:

1)   Cover Letter with salary requirements 

2)   Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

 Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.

 NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OWU requires COVID-19 vaccination of all employees. Candidates who accept offers of employment must be able to provide proof of their vaccination status before their employment can be processed.