Training Coordinator, CAPS

Training Coordinator, CAPS

• Kent Campus - Kent
• Staff/Unclassified
• Closing on: Oct 22 2026
• 987774
• Counseling & Psychological Svcs - Kent Campus [101158]

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Job Title:

Training Coordinator, CAPS

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$59,961 - $72,000

Basic Function:

CAPS Mission

In support of Kent State University's vision and core values, the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to enhance the psychological health and development of Kent State University students. Through the provision of an array of culturally competent and evidence-based psychological services, consultation with faculty and staff, and programming, CAPS staff contribute to the attainment of student educational objectives, encourage student engagement in the university community, and support students' personal and professional success

As a comprehensive student counseling center, we endeavor to create a welcoming and affirming environment that honors inclusion and values individual and cultural differences. We strive to accomplish our mission through a variety of professional services including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological testing, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol programs, training of helping professionals and outreach and programming for the university community.

CAPS Core Values:

• Confidentiality and Compassion: We believe in creating a supportive and confidential space to the KSU community. We show care for everyone with kindness and empathy.
• Respect for Peoples Rights and Dignity: We are committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for all. We make efforts to have a diverse staff with competence in multicultural counseling. We believe everyone should be valued and treated with respect regardless of age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.
• Justice and Advocacy: We endeavor to ensure that all students have access to and benefit from our services. We also educate others in the campus community about various dimensions of mental health through our campus engagement activities.
• Professional Excellence and Ethics: We strive to provide the highest quality services consistent with professional standards. We adhere to all professional and ethical principles and work to stay current with the latest research and developments in psychological practice.
• Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Approach: We make efforts to collaborate with medical staff at NEOMED Health at DeWeese Health Center, personnel in the Division of Student Life, the University, and the broader community.

Based on our mission and core values, we are seeking a team member who is capable of and committed to the following:

As a culturally responsive member of a highly supportive and collaborative team, the Training Coordinator mental health provider provides oversight for the training program, as well as delivers quality direct clinical services, supervises agency trainees and staff, and delivers outreach programming to the campus community. This position reports to the Director.

Scope of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director, the Training Coordinator will provide oversight for training program activities. The Coordinator of Training maintains primary responsibility for creating, implementing, and providing leadership for clinical trainees, oversees professional development, and coordinates community training opprotunities.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

25%

Ensure that the training program fits within the overall scope and mission of CAPS, Student Life, and Kent State University.

Provide leadership for training programs including mission, vision, policies, and procedures.

Establish training policies and procedures consistent with ethical guidelines, best practices, and applicable state and federal statutes.

Administer training program for students in Kent State University counseling-related training departments and expand program as indicated.

Ensure efficient, high-quality service and evaluation for the training program.

Generate timely reports related to direct service hours, training program evaluations, supervisory evaluations, and data germane to state training guidelines.

Develop and update training recruitment materials and training-related policy and procedure manuals.

Participate in the selection of agency trainees, trainee orientation and evaluation, seminar development, supervisor selection, data analysis for training programs, and preparation of related reports for program development and evaluation.

Represent and advocate for CAPS' training programs at departmental and local levels.

Work within a comprehensive communication strategy to promote staff input, participation, and buy-in for CAPS training activities.

Work with other CAPS leaders to coordinate parallel activities involving trainees, including but not limited to clinical services and campus outreach activities.

Provide leadership for the development of supervisorory skills and credentials for counseling staff.

Provide leadership for staff professional development activities.

Seek increased awareness, knowledge, and skills that facilitate culturally informed interventions.

Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

35%

Facilitate both face-to-face and telemental health services as indicated.

Participate in the provision of mental health triage services.

Conduct intake interviews, psycho-diagnostic assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment plan formulation.

Provide brief individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy to students with a broad spectrum of psychological, academic, and interpersonal concerns.

Respond to high-risk clinical situations.

Provide crisis intervention and emergency services to the university community.

Administer psychological assessment, including intellectual, behavioral, and personality, as indicated by training and discipline licensure.

Provide collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team of mental health and primary care providers at the DeWeese Heath Center.

Conduct mental health and preventative outreach programming to educate students and the university community. Priority will be placed on those activities that raise mental health awareness, decrease stigma, increase help-seeking behavior, and prevent suicide.

Offer supervision and seminars to agency trainees in accordance with training policies and procedures. Also, provide clinical and administrative supervision to clinicial staff.

Provide consultation to university students and their families, faculty and staff, and other stakeholders.

40%

Complete clinical documentation according to CAPS policies and procedures.

Prepare for outreach activities.

Complete report writing.

Prepare for supervision activities.

Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.

Follow agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices, and HIPAA.

Attend CAPS staff, clinical team, and committee meetings.

Take an active role in the continuous improvement of CAPS processes and systems.

Participate in Student Life and university-wide committees.

As budget allows, represent CAPS on the Kent State campus, in the State of Ohio, and nationally.

Perform other related duties as required.

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess the education and experience required to obtain: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervision designation (LPCC-S) in the state of Ohio. Two years of experience in a clinical setting. Must be able to work non-traditional hours.

License/Certification:

Licensure in the State of Ohio as a LPCC-S, or Ohio license eligibility.

Knowledge Of:

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Skill In:

Clinical counseling

Verbal, written, and interpersonal communications

Personal computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

Ability To:

Design and implement a variety of psycho-educational programs

Work nontraditional hours as required, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Experience working in a university counseling center. Experience counseling college and/or high school-aged populations. Experience with electronic medical records. Experience and capability to work as part of a highly cohesive and multidisciplinary team in a university counseling center and with professionals in other campus units. Effective interpersonal skills that facilitate organizational health.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.