Staff Clinician, College of Medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.

At UC CAPS, we prioritize accessible and effective services that you can access when you need them. We take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help you identify tools, resources, and strategies to meet your mental health goals. This might only take one meeting, or it might take a little more support. Either way, we’re here to help you on your Bearcat journey.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for the Staff Clinician position and be embedded within the UC College of Medicine (UC-COM). They will join an energetic, multidisciplinary, culturally informed collaborative team of mental health professionals in the Counseling and Psychological Services at the University of Cincinnati (UC-CAPS). In this role they will provide direct clinical counseling services to UC-COM Medical students, PhD students, and MS students. They will also develop and provide outreach to the UC-COM community and help build a supportive community to ensure the academic success and well-being of the medical and graduate students. This position is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to play a major role in supporting the training and well-being of tomorrow’s physicians and biomedical scientists.

• Provide direct counseling services to medical and graduate students at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UC-COM), including intake evaluation, counseling (including individual and group counseling), and emergency management, within the stepped care model.
• Provide consultation to UC-COM regarding counseling needs and services. 
• Develop and provide outreach to students, faculty, and staff to better understand and develop approaches to reduce mental health stress in the students.
• Serve as liaison for counseling center to the UC-COM community and training programs.
• Participate in training program(s) within the counseling center. 
• Develop and coordinates programs within the counseling center. 
• Collect data for program coordination. 
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field, related to student mental health, cultural competency, and equitable access to services.
• Represent UC-CAPS and UC-COM on committees and speak on request to UC-COM departments, faculty groups, and training programs. 
• May provide direct or in direct supervision to staff or trainees.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, or Doctorate Degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD).

Three (3) years of clinical experience.

• Must be independently licensed or licensed eligible as a psychologist, social worker, or clinical counselor in the State of Ohio, with the ability to supervise in their discipline.
• License must be achieved within six (6) months of date of employment.

• Experience working in a college or university counseling center, 
• Experience in a STEM education setting, preferably within an environment of post-undergraduate higher education, or other high achieving and demanding academic environment 
• Experience identifying issues associated with adult learning disorders  
• Experience with manualized treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT. 
• Experience working as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Familiarity working with under-represented students and students from marginalized groups
• Familiarity with trauma-informed interventions
• Experience working with students of color, first-generation college students, and in an urban campus environment
• Experience in facilitating group therapy

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $50,132 - $68,830 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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