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Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Quick overview

Provide direct clinical mental health services to students through individual and group therapy, assessment, and triage. Conduct outreach, provide consultation to campus departments, and manage mental health emergencies on a rotational on-call basis.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience with current Ohio licensure in clinical counseling, social work, or psychology. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in treating psychopathology and managing mental health emergencies.

postgraduate degreeConsultationClinical SupervisionIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCrisis ManagementClinical AssessmentPsychoeducationOutreach ServicesTriage ServicesMental Health Emergency Management

Job description

  • Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Staff Therapist (10-Month) ‌ Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal art and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.
  • These values are central to our mission.
  • We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.
  • JOB OVERVIEW: Counseling Services is seeking a 10-month staff therapist (August to May).
  • This position will provide direct clinical mental health services to students including individual therapy, group therapy and psychoeducation.
  • Provides assessment, triage services and supervision to psychological and counseling trainees, on call emergency coverage (in rotation of other staff therapists) and provide consultation and outreach services to departments, groups or organizations on campus.
  • Job responsibilities: 1.
  • Provide direct counseling services to Counseling Services Center Students: Provide individual and group counseling to students.
  • Provide referral to appropriate resources on and off-campus when indicated.
  • Participate in consultation activities within the Health and Wellness Center.
  • Respond as needed to student or other campus mental health emergencies.
  • Provide clinical on-call service for Counseling Services as needed to student and other campus mental health emergencies.
  • Consultation and collaboration with psychiatrist, nurses, and physicians to enhance student care.
  • 2.
  • Outreach and education: Provide consultation and outreach services to departments, groups, and organizations on campus.
  • Consults and advises faculty, staff, and administrators concerning problem identification, response, and resolution techniques for psychologically troubled students.
  • Provides training to student leaders regarding basic counseling skills, problem identification and resolution or referral.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree required.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience Valid and current licensure in Ohio in clinical counseling, social work, or psychology Demonstrated expertise in assessing and treating a wide range of psychopathology Demonstrated expertise in treating and managing mental health emergencies Preference given to candidates who have or are working toward independent licensure in Ohio To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume on Xavier University's website.
  • Review of applications will start on June 8, 2026 and will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.
  • Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references. ‌ Benefits - applies only to full-time positions: Xavier University 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 employment class: Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
  • Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
  • Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
  • Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Thank you for your interest in joining our university community.
  • At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution — we are a mission-driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition.
  • Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another.
  • We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work.
  • Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good.
  • Whether you're applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours.
  • Come be a part of something meaningful.

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Tuition Remission
  • Illness Insurance