Fri, May 22nd, '26
June 12, 2026 for full consideration
August 24, 2026 (flexible)
Fri, May 22nd, '26
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Oregon State University enthusiastically invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Clinical Director. 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 counseling when indicated. Additionally, if long-term care is needed we will make referrals to health care providers in the community.
The Director of Clinical Services reports to the Executive Director of CAPS and is a member of the administrative Leadership Team. This position provides vision, leadership and coordination for departmental and campus-wide clinical services related to mental health and psychological wellness. This position is responsible, in collaboration with the Executive Director, for developing the clinical goals of CAPS and effective methods of counseling service delivery within the department and ensures that clinical practices promote values of inclusive excellence. This position applies an equity? and accessibility?centered lens to clinical and organizational workflows—including staffing and caseload decisions, supervision, documentation, and service planning—to reduce systemic disparities and support equitable and inclusive clinical service delivery and staff expectations. This position also coordinates the assessment of clinical and learning outcomes related to counseling services. This position also leads the coordination of care with the Student Health Clinic. In addition, this position provides direct counseling, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of student clients. The Director of Clinical Services is also involved in outreach, service, teaching, and training within CAPS. The Director of Clinical Services assumes the responsibilities of the Executive Director on those occasions when the Executive Director is absent or when designated by the Executive Director to do so.
Oregon State University is one of 73 land-grant universities in the United States. The school is also a sea-grant, a sun-grant, and space-grant institution, making it one of only four U.S. institutions to obtain all four designations. 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. Faculty and staff are known for their collaborative spirit and innovation, and students are passionate problem solvers. At OSU and around the state, you’ll find a caring community with a commitment to making a difference.
OSU is located in Corvallis, a thriving community consistently ranking among the nation’s top 5 college towns and top 20 places to live. 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.
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 creating just, liberatory communities free from 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.
· Masters of Social Work, Masters in Counseling, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology (or a closely related field).
· Currently independently licensed in any state as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist; eligible for licensure in Oregon within 3 months of start date.
· Seven years of experience (full-time or equivalent) providing a comprehensive range of clinical mental health services.
· Advanced awareness of the mental health needs of historically marginalized students, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting those needs.
· Five years of experience (full-time or equivalent) successfully supervising and mentoring diverse professional mental health staff
· Five years of progressively responsible administrative/leadership experience (full-time or equivalent) leading mental health teams.
· Demonstrated experience managing complicated crisis situations, including suicidality and hospitalization.
· Advanced oral and written communication skills.
· Experience working in a collegiate mental health setting.
· Experience providing administrative supervision to professional staff, including annual evaluations and performance coaching.
· Advanced knowledge of relevant legal and ethical requirements, including HIPAA, FERPA, and state statutes.
· Experience managing a fast-paced, high-demand clinical system that emphasizes brief treatment.
· Advanced knowledge of mental health-related technologies, including Electronic Medical Record systems.
· Demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead multidisciplinary teams.
· Experience analyzing and assessing data to inform clinical system decision making.
The anticipated salary range is $131,155 - $166,940 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.
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