POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Oregon State University enthusiastically invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Coordinator of Black/African-American Student Mental Health and Wellness.

The Coordinator of Black/African-American Student Mental Health & Wellness reports to a member of the CAPS senior leadership team (which includes the Executive Director, Senior Director of Clinical Services, Director of Training, and Director of Mental Health Promotion). This position supports the success of Black/African-American students (including Black students that identify within the African diaspora) at OSU through the provision of clinical services, consultation, outreach, programming, and advocacy. This work must be informed by a thorough and nuanced understanding of the unique lived experiences of Black/African-American students, particularly in white-dominated institutional spaces. Understanding the impact of racial stress, racial trauma, anti-Blackness, Black identity development, white supremacy culture, monoracism/multiraciality, and systemic racism will be critical to success in this position.

As a member of the CAPS team the Coordinator of Black/African-American Student Mental Health and Wellness also provides clinical services to the OSU student population at large, and may also provide training to CAPS’ doctoral interns and practicum trainees.

CAPS is committed to providing a range of culturally responsive services to help students succeed. These services are designed to help students understand themselves better, create and maintain satisfying relationships, improve their academic performance, foster resilience, and make healthy and satisfying career and life choices. We do this by providing consultation, single session interventions, psychoeducation, web-based support, crisis support during business hours, group counseling, and brief individual and relationship counseling when indicated. Additionally, if long-term care is needed we will make referrals to health care providers in the community.

ABOUT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

About OSU

OSU has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively recruit and work to retain a diverse workforce and student body that include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

Oregon State University’s (OSU) Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is strongly committed to affirming diversity in a broad sense, to treating all with dignity and respect, and to opposing discrimination, prejudice, and oppression. Because OSU is a predominantly and historically white institution (PWI), it is especially critical that we center the experiences and needs of students and staff with marginalized identities, and that we provide comprehensive, holistic support that is specifically designed to meet those needs. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and strongly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse, inclusive, and just community

For more information about OSU please visit our website at: https://oregonstate.edu/ 

About Corvallis

OSU is located in Corvallis, a thriving community consistently ranking among the nation’s top 5 college towns and top 20 places to live. Tucked into the lush Willamette Valley, Corvallis lies between the beautiful Oregon Coast and majestic Cascade Mountains, and is just a 90-minute drive from Portland. It is the perfect place for anyone who enjoys culture, nature, and outdoor pursuits.

For more information about Corvallis please visit our town’s website: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Social Work, Masters of Counseling, Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy, Doctorate in Psychology, or similar degree from an accredited program.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Oregon in respective discipline within 2 years of employment.
• Expertise in the effective delivery of mental health services to Black & African-American clients, including two years of experience providing mental health services to Black & African-American clients.
• Ability to clearly communicate & apply to practice knowledge of the mental health impacts of systemic racism and Anti-Blackness.
• Demonstrated ability to enact principles of social justice; dismantling anti-Blackness; and navigate layers of identity experienced by Black/African-American students, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, class, and nationality.
• Experience providing outreach programming focused on the holistic mental health needs of Black/African-American people.
• Experience providing brief therapeutic interventions.
• Experience providing crisis assessment and support services for high-risk clients.
• Experience balancing multiple simultaneous demands in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with multiple stakeholders and clients’ families regarding students’ mental health needs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Social Work, Masters of Counseling, Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy, Doctorate in Psychology, or similar degree from an accredited program.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Oregon in respective discipline within 2 years of employment.
• Expertise in the effective delivery of mental health services to Black & African-American clients, including two years of experience providing mental health services to Black & African-American clients.
• Ability to clearly communicate & apply to practice knowledge of the mental health impacts of systemic racism and Anti-Blackness.
• Demonstrated ability to enact principles of social justice; dismantling anti-Blackness; and navigate layers of identity experienced by Black/African-American students, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, class, and nationality.
• Experience providing outreach programming focused on the holistic mental health needs of Black/African-American people.
• Experience providing brief therapeutic interventions.
• Experience providing crisis assessment and support services for high-risk clients.
• Experience balancing multiple simultaneous demands in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with multiple stakeholders and clients’ families regarding students’ mental health needs.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated salary range is $80,000-95,000 depending on skill, education, and experience. CAPS is committed to offering a competitive and equitable salary to qualified candidates. Included in the initial compensation package will be a stipend for moving-related expenses.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

To review the posting or apply, follow this link to the job posting: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/180655 (applications will not be accepted via email).

For questions, please contact Ireti DeBato-Cancel at Ireti.DeBato-Cancel@oregonstate.edu. OSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.