Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
The OCT clinician is responsible for providing services to racially and culturally diverse students and the University community, by offering individual and group psychotherapy/counseling, diagnostic assessment, psychological and career testing, consultation, outreach, and crisis intervention. The OCT clinician is skilled in fostering the mental health, academic progress and career development of University students through a variety of psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational interventions.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
● Provides client assessments.
● Coordinates client referrals as necessary and appropriate.
● Provides psychotherapy services to clients.
● Assists with administrative functions.
● Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: Standard office work
Preferences: Licensed as a practicing mental health provider for more than two years.. Experience working with diverse populations is preferred. Affiliation with national and regional professional organizations.
Licenses/ Certifications: Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health provider in the State of Maryland
Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
● Experience: Two (2) years of clinical experience in an ambulatory mental health setting.
● Other: LGPC may also be considered with at least 2000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work and the ability to obtain a LCSW-C or LCPC license within one year.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
● Knowledge of mental health diagnostic conditions, principles of psychotherapy.
● Knowledge of group psychodynamics and supervision.
● Skill in oral and written communication.
● Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
● Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job DetailsRequired Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: 09/10/2025
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure RequiredNo
DepartmentVPSA-Counseling Center
Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular
Salary Range$80,000-$90s
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background ChecksOffers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment EligibilityThe successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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