This is a full-time, 10-month position within a IACS-accredited department serving a residential campus of approximately 3,000
undergraduate students. The position operates within a short-term, evidence-informed clinical model consistent with IACS standards, which
establish direct clinical contact as the primary function of all staff clinicians.
CAPS serves a high-demand clinical environment.
The person in this role is expected to maintain a direct clinical contact rate consistent with IACS accreditation standards, which establish
65% of compensated time as the upper threshold for sustainable direct-service load. Individual targets are set below this threshold to
preserve capacity for crisis response, consultation, and case management.
The following distribution reflects the expected allocation
of professional time. IACS accreditation standards identify 65% direct clinical contact as the maximum sustainable threshold for staff
clinicians. Individual clinical targets are established by the Director based on role responsibilities, caseload complexity, training
responsibilities, and other non-clinical functions. Time allocations may be adjusted in response to clinical demand..
| Function |
% Time
- Direct Clinical Service | Up to 65%
- Crisis and Access Coverage | 10%
- Consultation and Coordination |
10% - Outreach and Programming | 10%
- Administration, Training and Supervision | 5%
Direct Clinical Service (Primary
Function)
- Provide individual psychotherapy using time-limited, evidence-informed approaches aligned with CAPS scope of
practice. - Conduct clinical intake assessments, differential diagnosis, and short-term treatment planning.
- Co-facilitate
group therapy offerings; - Provide couples counseling as assigned;
- Maintain clinical documentation in the electronic health
record (Medicat) in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and IACS standards.
Crisis Intervention and Access
- Participate
in walk-in triage rotation and provide same-day crisis assessment as scheduled. - Contribute to on-call and after-hours crisis
coverage in coordination with Campus Safety and Student Support. - Coordinate post-hospitalization planning and follow-up care for
students returning from inpatient psychiatric treatment. - Operate within CAPS triage and routing protocols to match student need to
appropriate level of care.
Consultation and Campus Coordination
- Provide consultation to faculty, staff, families,
and campus partners regarding student mental health concerns and appropriate referral pathways. - Collaborate with Health Services,
ODA, Campus Safety, and the Dean of Students office as needed to support high-risk students. - Participate in cross-campus
coordination structures as assigned by the Director.
Outreach and Psychoeducation
- Develop and deliver
psychoeducational programming and workshops for students, RAs, faculty, and staff. - Support outreach efforts targeting historically
underserved and marginalized student populations, including students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, students with disabilities, and
first-generation students. - Collaborate with campus partners on mental health promotion and prevention initiatives as clinical demand
allows.
Administration, Training and Supervision
- Complete clinical documentation and case management; participate
in staff and training meetings; and provide supervision and mentorship to graduate-level practicum students as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage
and Family Therapy from an accredited institution. - Current independent licensure in mental health practice (Psychologist, LPCC,
LISW, or MFT) in the State of Ohio, or eligibility for licensure within 12 months of hire. - Supervised clinical experience in a
college counseling center or comparable mental health setting. - Demonstrated competence in short-term, evidence-informed clinical
modalities. - Strong commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
- Demonstrated
multicultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
NOTE ON ACCREDITATION AND
CLINICAL STANDARDS
CAPS at Oberlin College holds accreditation through the International Accreditation of Counseling
Services (IACS). IACS standards identify 65% of compensated time as the upper threshold for direct clinical contact. Individual clinical
targets are set by the Director below or up to that threshold, as appropriate, based on caseload complexity, training responsibilities,
crisis and access needs, and other non-clinical functions. Time allocation and workload are reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with
accreditation requirements and departmental needs.
Desired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (Ph. D., Psy.
D., Ed. D., or D.S.W.) in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or Social Work. - Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral
internship. - Experience with crisis intervention, post-hospitalization coordination, or high-acuity clinical
populations. - Training or experience in the treatment of substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions.
- Experience
working with students of color, LGBTQIA+ students, first-generation students, and other underrepresented groups. - Familiarity with
electronic health record systems and clinical data practices.
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