Human Resources

About the Role:

Do you have a passion for college student mental health? Does the idea of working in a fast-paced clinical setting with a diverse and dedicated team excite you? If so, then we may be looking for you! 

This position is 40 hours per week during the academic year, from the beginning of September through the end of May, with 3 months off in the summer. You will be expected to take emergency calls when needed.

We are hiring one individual who meets the criteria for either the Psychologist or Counselor.

What You’ll Do: 

The primary role is providing individual, couples and group counseling, including crisis management. You will develop and implement education/prevention programming. Candidates with PhD or PsyD will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision.

Who You Are: 

The qualified candidate will have… 

A Master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology, social work, or related clinical field; be currently licensed or license-eligible within a year; and have two years of post-graduate clinical experience

The strongly preferred candidate will have…

PhD or PsyD in counseling/clinical psychology; must be currently licensed as a psychologist in Minnesota or is licensed in home state as a psychologist and will obtain licensure as a psychologist in Minnesota within 6 months of hire; 3+ years of post-graduate clinical experience; 2+ years of post-graduate experience as a clinical supervisor

The right candidate will possess… 

• Strong “generalist” counseling/clinical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development and student issues
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis and emergency situations
• The ability to maintain high ethical and professional practice standards
• The ability to handle a busy caseload with dedication and care
• Experience and competency in working with diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills
• A willingness and flexibility to explore and implement new delivery of care models

If this describes you, then apply now and help us positively impact the lives of our students!

Who We Are:

At St. Olaf College we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and globally engaged community. We believe in fostering different identities, beliefs, and traditions because our differences make us stronger. St. Olaf strives to promote cultural diversity and multicultural understanding and create a campus where individuals of all backgrounds feel accepted and supported. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the enrichment of our diverse community. 

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf serves 3,000 students, ranks #1 among U.S. colleges for the number of students studying abroad, and celebrates carbon-free electrical power.  Its mission is to challenge students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally engaged community nourished by Lutheran tradition.  The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, restored, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities.

St. Olaf College offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% company retirement match, company monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, company contributions to eligible employee’s health savings account, significant tuition discount (up to 80% off) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employee’s children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of benefit offerings, see the summary of the benefits program here:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

A summary of the flexible work policy: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A virtual campus tour:  https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities:  https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

St. Olaf College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply). To be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you need to have received the COVID-19 vaccination dose(s), plus a COVID-19 booster before your start date, or within two weeks of eligibility for a booster.