Kent State University seeks to fill two positions to join our treatment team of mental health care providers at the Kent campus. The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office is part of the Division of Student Affairs and is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving a multicultural student population. The two positions are:
Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator
The Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator is a new, full-time position at CAPS. This position is primarily a clinical one with a focus on providing direct services to students, which include conducting assessment appointments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy services, and outreach. What distinguishes this position from a mental health provider position is the expansion and oversight of the psychological testing and assessment program at CAPS, coordination of departmental routine outcome measurements, and administration of department client satisfaction surveys. The Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator should have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and will report to the Associate Director.
Group Services Coordinator
The Group Services Coordinator is a new, full-time position at CAPS. This position is primarily a clinical one with a focus on providing direct services to students, which include conducting assessment appointments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy services, and outreach. What distinguishes this position from a mental health provider position is the development and oversight of the group services program at CAPS. The Group Services Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director, Clinical Services.
CAPS Mission
In support of Kent State University’s vision and core values, the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to enhance the psychological health and development of Kent State University students. Through the provision of an array of culturally competent and evidence-based psychological services, consultation with faculty and staff, and programming, CAPS staff contribute to the attainment of student educational objectives, encourage student engagement in the university community, and support students’ personal and professional success.
As a comprehensive student counseling center, we endeavor to create a welcoming and affirming environment that honors diversity and values individual and cultural differences. We strive to accomplish our mission through a variety of professional services including individual and group psychotherapy, psychological testing, crisis intervention, drug and alcohol programs, training of helping professionals and outreach and programing for the university community.
Division of Student Affairs
625 Van Campen Hall * PO Box 5190 * Kent, Ohio 44242-001 * 330.672.2487 * Fax 330.672.2318 * www.kent.edu/CAPS
Kent State University is an eight-campus public institution with enrollment of 34,761 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Rated a top national public university according to U.S. News and World Report, Kent State offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and minors, masters and doctoral degrees, and an accredited College of Podiatric Medicine.
With location in northeast Ohio, Kent State is easily accessible to many area attractions. The city of Cleveland offers the nation's largest concentration of cultural, educational and medical institutions within one square mile; the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Playhouse Square, containing 10 performance spaces; also within easy driving distance is the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Scenic Railroad, covering 33,000 acres of woods, water and wildlife. All of these opportunities are offered in a region with a cost of living well below the national average.
Candidates who are interested in these positions may apply online at https://jobslist.kent.edu/en-us/search/?search-keyword=caps.
Sincerely,
Pamela Farer-Singleton, Ph.D.
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
