Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship
Position Description
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) currently has six, 20-hour per week positions open for a Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship. Positions are for one academic year. Appointments will begin August and conclude in May.
Responsibilities and essential functions for this position include:
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Provide culturally sensitive, individual, group, and crisis counseling services to Ohio University students
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Cover one, four-hour shift of drop-in/crisis services per week
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Provide after hours, evenings, and weekend outreach programming to the campus community
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Participate in training activities as they relate to professional and clinical interests
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Attend supervision sessions
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Complete documentation of clinical services in a timely manner
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Follow all relevant CPS, Division of Student Affairs (DOSA), and university policies
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Follow all relevant ethical guidelines and Ohio laws related to the provision of therapy
Benefits
$15,500 stipend for the academic year (tuition waiver provided by the student's academic department)
Eligibility
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral student in Counselor Education (Counselor Education doctoral students must have earned a master's in counseling) or a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology in their third year or beyond.
- Successful completion of all prior practicum/traineeship and/or internship hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working as a trainee within CPS.
- Experience practicing psychotherapy in a clinical setting with traditional and non-traditional college students.
- Strong clinical, collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to working with diverse student populations in an affirming environment.
- Commitment and openness to receiving supervision.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Application Process
Please submit the application via email to CPSTraining@ohio.edu or to the front desk staff on the third floor of Hudson Health Center.
Required Documents
- Application form
- Cover letter expressing interest in the Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Transcriptions (may be unofficial)
- Two reference letters, at least one from someone who can speak to your clinical skills