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Counseling and Psychological Services
Hudson Health Center, 3rd Floor
1 Ohio University Dr.
Athens, OH 45701
740-593-0091

Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship

Position Description

Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) offers six Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantships that begin in August and conclude in May.

Positions include:

  • 4 Generalist positions
  • 1 Athletics-focused position
  • 1 split position with the Survivor Advocacy Program (SAP)

Standard Responsibilities for All CPS Graduate Assistants

All Clinical Counselor GAs are expected to:

  • Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to Ohio University students
  • Provide drop-in/intake/crisis coverage (4 hours/week)
  • Participate in training and professional development activities
  • Attend regular clinical supervision (may include supervision from other mental health disciplines)
  • Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time
  • Follow CPS, Division of Student Affairs (DOSA), and University policies, along with ethical guidelines and Ohio law
  • Deliver limited outreach programming, which may occasionally occur in the evenings or on weekends

Types of Positions

CPS Generalist (4 positions)

  • Work 20 hours per week at CPS
  • Follow the standard responsibilities for CPS Graduate Assistants

CPS - Athletics Emphasis (1 position)

  • Work 20 hours per week at CPS
  • Follow the standard responsibilities for CPS Graduate Assistants, with additional focus on:
    • Serving student-athletes
    • Outreach and liaison work with athletics as needed

CPS+SAP Split Position (1 position)

  • Work 20 hours per week total, with 10 hours at CPS and 10 hours at SAP
  • At CPS, follow the standard responsibilities for CPS Graduate Assistants
  • At SAP:
    • Provide immediate crisis support, information, assessment, and safety planning to student survivors and their support people
    • Participate in SAP’s 24/7 hotline rotation (4 weeks/semester), which may include: general information and referrals, hospital advocacy, triage and crisis response
    • Provide trauma-informed support with attention to students who may be marginalized or disproportionately impacted by trauma

Benefits

For All Position Types

  • $15,500 stipend for the academic year
  • Tuition waiver may be available through your academic department (check with them)

Additional Benefit for CPS+SAP Split Position

  • $150/week for participation in SAP’s 24/7 hotline rotation (4 weeks/semester)

Eligibility

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral student in Counselor Education (Counselor Education doctoral students must have earned a master's degree in counseling), or a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology in your third year or beyond.
  • Successful completion of all prior practicum/traineeship and/or internship hours.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for CPS+SAP Split Position

  • Live within a 30-minute commute of the Athens campus for on-call purposes and have reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working as a trainee with CPS.
  • Experience practicing psychotherapy in a clinical setting with college students.
  • Strong clinical, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Commitment to working with Ohio University students in an affirming environment. 
  • Commitment and openness to receiving supervision. 
  • Access to reliable transportation.  

Application Process

  1. Submit the following information to the CPS Assistant Training Director Chad Wilt, or to the front desk staff on the third floor of Hudson Health Center.
    1. Cover letter expressing your interest in the Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship.
      • If applying for the CPS - Athletics Emphasis position, please include a statement that outlines your interest and/or experience in working with athletes.
      • If applying for the CPS + SAP Split position, please include a statement about your interest and/or experience in working with trauma.
    2. Curriculum vitae or resume 
    3. Transcripts (may be unofficial; your DARS report may suffice) 
    4. Two reference letters, at least one from someone who can speak to your clinical skills 
  2. Please have your Advisor or Program Director complete the Department Applicant Permission Form.

If you have questions or concerns, contact Chad Wilt, LPCC-S, Assistant Director for Training or Kimberly Sommers, Psy.D., Training Director.

Deadline for submission of application materials: Friday March 20th.