Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship

Position Description

Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) currently has seven positions open for a Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship (six generalist focus and one focusing on working with student athletes). Positions are 20 hours per week for 9 months, beginning in August and concluding in May. 

Responsibilities and essential functions for this position include: 

• Provide culturally sensitive, individual, group, and crisis counseling services to Ohio University students.  
• Cover one, four-hour shift of drop-in/intake/crisis services per week.  
• Provide some after hours, evenings, and weekend outreach programming to the campus community.  
• Participate in training activities as they relate to professional and clinical interests.  
• Attend supervision sessions and open to supervision from other mental health disciplines.  
• Complete documentation of clinical services in a timely manner . 
• Follow all relevant CPS, Division of Student Affairs (DOSA), and university policies. 
• Follow all relevant ethical guidelines and Ohio laws related to the provision of therapy. 

Benefits

$15,500 stipend for the academic year (ask your academic department if a tuition waiver is possible)

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 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

1. Submit the following information to 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.
      1. If applying for the Clinical Counselor Graduate Assistantship with Athletics, please include a paragraph or two that outlines your interest and/or experience in working with athletes.
   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.

Deadline for submission of application materials: 

Check back later for the 2025-2026 Cycle Deadline!