Clin Counselor/Social Worker, University Health Services, Dept of Psychiatry&Behavioral Neuroscience

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, in collaboration with University Health Services, is recruiting a full-time Clinical Counselor or Social Worker to join the department that will provide comprehensive clinical, consultative, emergency and psycho-educational services to the student body of the University of Cincinnati.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care in the form of individual psychotherapy.
• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment and related psychological services to students.
• Apply and supervise (if applicable) the application of psychological procedures and techniques in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychological disorders.
• Provide crisis management and case coordination with interdisciplinary clinic team members. 
• Function as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide education and support regarding psychosocial and behavioral issues to medical school faculty, attending physicians, nursing staff, residents, interns, medical students and other trainees as requested and/or needed.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, case conference meetings, and other clinic meetings.
• Fulfill medical records, billing, HIPAA and other administrative requirements associated with patient care.
• Perform related duties based on department needs.

Minimum Requirements

Clinical Counselor

Required Education

• Master’s Degree in Counseling.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• State of Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S)

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.

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Social Worker

Required Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervision designation (LISW-S).

Required Experience

• Two (2) years of supervised social work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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