Quick overview

Provide direct counseling and advocacy to students to improve their mental and emotional well-being and support degree attainment. Contribute to clinical program improvements and lead student wellness outreach programming based on the six dimensions of wellness.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and 24 months of professional counseling experience. Must hold or be able to obtain a professional license (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist) within 18 months of hire.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyCounselingRegulatory ComplianceCollaborationCrisis InterventionMental Health AssessmentPatient Care StrategiesClinical Program ImprovementWellness Outreach

Job description

Pay Range

Targeted salary up to $60,500, depending on education and experience.

Benefits: Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule

  • Monday –
  • Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: 06/12/26

Position Introduction

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their community by joining a compassionate, client-centered team dedicated to improving the mental and emotional well-being of students taking courses on the OU-Tulsa Campus. Student Counseling Services is searching for a candidate to join our Tulsa Campus team, with the opportunity to support students facing a variety of challenges, including academic success related concerns like time management, study skills, and imposter syndrome, addiction and substance abuse, stress, family and relationship concerns, self-esteem, and other mental health needs. Through counseling, advocacy, and collaboration, this role helps empower students on their path to degree attainment at OU-Tulsa.

In addition to direct counseling services, this position contributes to the ongoing improvement of clinical programs and patient care strategies within the Student Counseling Services team on the OU Health and OU-Tulsa Campuses. The selected candidate will also support student wellness outreach programming on the Tulsa Campus that focuses on the six dimensions of wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, social, occupational, and spiritual. Further, this team member will support program and service evaluation efforts and help ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards. Opportunities to develop innovative approaches to patient care and strengthen campus partnerships make this a rewarding role for professionals who are passionate about advancing mental health services.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, dependable, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and student/patient advocacy.

For individuals seeking a career that combines clinical expertise, leadership, and meaningful community impact, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our OU-Tulsa students every day.

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Required Education and Experience

  • Master's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Relations, or related field.
  • 24 months of professional Counseling experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Work, OR Licensed Psychologist or ability to obtain one of the aforementioned licenses within 18 months of hire date.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Benefits

  • Benefits Eligible