What are the responsibilities and job description for the X96504 Sr Clinical Coord/Therapist, Tahlequah position at Northeastern State University?
Senior Clinical Coordinator/Therapist
Student Affairs
Job Summary
This clinical position is responsible for providing mental health counseling services (remote and face to face) and supervision to other clinical staff for the purposes of practicum, internship, or licensure as qualifications allow. Mental health services include, but may not be limited to: therapy, assessment/screening, and crisis response. The position assists in providing training, programming, and marketing to the campus community pertaining to mental health.
MAJOR DUTIES
Provides direct service in the form of short-term individual counseling related to student’s mental health and personal and education concerns. Addresses issues relating to stress, coping skills, and academic progress/retention.
Provides crisis intervention for critical incidents or individual clinical emergencies, i.e. provide short-term crisis therapy, assessment for in-patient care or other safety planning.
Provides training to faculty and staff related to mental health issues. Creates and delivers presentations regarding student mental health and other related issues.
Assists with Behavioral Intervention Team efforts.
Serves on various divisional and university committees.
Coordinates Marketing and Prevention (programming) efforts.
Performs drug and alcohol assessments as part of the student conduct process.
Conducts LPC counselor supervision and/or practicum/intern supervision in accordance with associated rules and regulations.
Assists direct supervisor with assessment and report writing.
Assists supervisor with day to day functioning of clinical services.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required By The Position
Knowledge of Licensed Professional Counseling guidelines, standards, and regulations.
Knowledge of best practice methods in crisis intervention.
Knowledge of behavioral assessment standards.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guidelines, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, Oklahoma Licenses professional Counselor regulations. Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker regulations, the American Counselors, Association code of ethics, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of varied professional counseling duties. The unique and challenging nature of client cases contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to direct and participate in the provision of counseling services to university students. Success in this position contributes to the successful provision of those services.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of community service organizations, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to motivate persons, or to justify, defend or settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, reaching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects.
On-Call and after-hours availability required.
The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position may supervise undergraduate, graduate, practicum students, interns, candidates for licensure or other developing counselors as qualifications and licenses/certifications allow.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor Certification or LCSW (Licensed clinical Social Worker) Certification preferred (or related).
LPC/LCSW Supervisor Certification Preferred (or Related).
Annual salary $50,976.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 07/01/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 06/21/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice To Applicants
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Student Affairs
Job Summary
This clinical position is responsible for providing mental health counseling services (remote and face to face) and supervision to other clinical staff for the purposes of practicum, internship, or licensure as qualifications allow. Mental health services include, but may not be limited to: therapy, assessment/screening, and crisis response. The position assists in providing training, programming, and marketing to the campus community pertaining to mental health.
MAJOR DUTIES
Provides direct service in the form of short-term individual counseling related to student’s mental health and personal and education concerns. Addresses issues relating to stress, coping skills, and academic progress/retention.
Provides crisis intervention for critical incidents or individual clinical emergencies, i.e. provide short-term crisis therapy, assessment for in-patient care or other safety planning.
Provides training to faculty and staff related to mental health issues. Creates and delivers presentations regarding student mental health and other related issues.
Assists with Behavioral Intervention Team efforts.
Serves on various divisional and university committees.
Coordinates Marketing and Prevention (programming) efforts.
Performs drug and alcohol assessments as part of the student conduct process.
Conducts LPC counselor supervision and/or practicum/intern supervision in accordance with associated rules and regulations.
Assists direct supervisor with assessment and report writing.
Assists supervisor with day to day functioning of clinical services.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Required By The Position
Knowledge of Licensed Professional Counseling guidelines, standards, and regulations.
Knowledge of best practice methods in crisis intervention.
Knowledge of behavioral assessment standards.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guidelines, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines, Oklahoma Licenses professional Counselor regulations. Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker regulations, the American Counselors, Association code of ethics, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of varied professional counseling duties. The unique and challenging nature of client cases contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to direct and participate in the provision of counseling services to university students. Success in this position contributes to the successful provision of those services.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, representatives of community service organizations, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, to motivate persons, or to justify, defend or settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, reaching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects.
On-Call and after-hours availability required.
The work is typically performed in an office.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position may supervise undergraduate, graduate, practicum students, interns, candidates for licensure or other developing counselors as qualifications and licenses/certifications allow.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Professional Counselor Certification or LCSW (Licensed clinical Social Worker) Certification preferred (or related).
LPC/LCSW Supervisor Certification Preferred (or Related).
Annual salary $50,976.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 07/01/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 06/21/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice To Applicants
It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Salary : $50,976