Counselor

Position Introduction:

Student Counseling Services (SCS) is seeking a counselor to provide services to students seeking graduate-level and professional degrees at the OU-Health campus. This includes individual, couples, and group counseling; crisis intervention; case management; and outreach and wellness programming. For those interested in supervision opportunities, the center directs a practicum program for masters-level and doctoral-level students as well as LPC-candidates. We also offer assessment services to support students seeking mental health diagnoses.

SCS is comprised of a diverse staff including psychologists and licensed professional counselors. We value a warm and supportive environment that actively encourages healthy work-life balance and strong professional relationships between colleagues. Professional development is supported through on-site opportunities and funds for external trainings.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their community by joining a compassionate, client-centered team dedicated to improving the mental and emotional well-being of students taking courses on the OU-Health campus. We serve a diverse, high-functioning, intelligent population of students facing a variety of challenges, including academic stress, family and relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, personal and professional identity concerns, and other mental health needs. Through counseling, advocacy, and collaboration, this role helps empower students on their path to degree attainment with OU.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, dependable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and student/patient advocacy. For individuals seeking a career that combines clinical expertise, leadership, and meaningful community impact, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our OU students every day.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Relations, or related field.
• 24 months of professional Counseling experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses: 

Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Work, or Licensed Psychologist or ability to obtain one of the aforementioned licenses within 18 months of hire date.

Department Preferences:

• Experience working in a college or university counseling center.
• Experience or interest in the provision of clinical supervision to trainees.
• Experience or interest in providing outreach and wellness programming to student body / campus partners.
• Psych tech experience or psychologists with experience in psychoeducational and/or neuropsychological assessment of ADHD and autism.