Job Description - Unclassified
Developed for Equal Opportunity

Counseling Specialist, CAPS

Class Code	Pay Grade	Position Group	FLSA	Status	Date Issued	Date Revised
UAU47	06-EM	3A	Exempt	Unclassified	01/26/2023

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 diversity 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 staffing at University Health Services, personnel in the Division of Student Affairs, 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:

Provide mental health care and education to students and the university community. Reports to designated supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

Provide psychological assessments and recommendations for treatment.

Provide consultation to faculty and staff to manage psychological emergencies and disruptive behavior.

Provide individual, group, family, and couple psychotherapy.

Develop and conduct mental health programming to educate students and the university community.

Maintain client records.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in social work or counseling. Three months of experience in clinical counseling.

License/Certification:

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in the State of Ohio, or Ohio license eligibility.

-OR-

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC or PCC) in the State of Ohio or Ohio license eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Healthcare Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Skill In:

Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
Personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

Ability To:

Work nontraditional hours as needed, including evenings and weekends

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

Value Statement

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

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. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.