Associate Director Counseling Center, Student Affairs Counseling and Psychological Services - Military Veterans

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About UC CAPS

At UC CAPS, we prioritize accessible and effective services that you can access when you need them. We take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help you identify tools, resources, and strategies to meet your mental health goals. This might only take one meeting, or it might take a little more support. Either way, we're here to help you on your Bearcat journey.

Job Overview

As the Associate Director of the Counseling Center at the University of Cincinnati, you will manage daily administration under the supervision of a designated administrator. The Center's primary functions include training psychology professionals, offering psychological services to students, and fostering a supportive community for student well-being.

This role carries key administrative responsibilities, acting as the backup administrator to the Director. You will create job descriptions, make hiring decisions, and conduct annual performance reviews for CAPS staff. Collaborating with the Director, you will be fully responsible for the clinical operation of CAPS, including setting and updating clinical policies and procedures, providing guidance to clinicians, and managing client assignments.

You will provide clinical supervision to staff before their licensure, create coverage plans for the center, develop strategies for clinical services, and oversee the reception area's clinical functions. You will manage individual & group services, assessments, ARISE, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) programs, and the Care Management Team (CMT). Additionally, you will provide direct counseling, crisis intervention, and outreach services to students. Working with the Director, Associate Director of Clinical Services, and Assistant Director of Training, you will develop and implement policies consistent with institutional needs and ethical professional practice.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the overall direction of the Counseling Center.

• Prepare, submit and administer the departmental annual budget, as well as authorize and approve expenditures, allocation of funds, and hiring process.

• Provide support of the American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited Internship Training Program.

• Providing culturally informed direct clinical services, including case management, and crisis counseling.

• Responsible for the overall direction of the Counseling Center.

• Prepare, submit and administer the departmental annual budget, as well as authorize and approve expenditures, allocation of funds, and hiring process.

• Provide support of the American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited Internship Training Program.

• Providing culturally informed direct clinical services, including case management, and crisis counseling.

• Demonstrated commitment, skills and experience in equity and inclusion programming and clinical experience working with traditionally underserved or marginalized populations

• Using best practices and evidence-based research to ensure high quality care for culturally diverse individuals and groups.

• Develop and maintain strong communication with all CAPS Staff to build a community of equity, inclusion and excellence.

• Serving as a resource for equity and inclusion work within UC CAPS and the greater UC community in ongoing outreach efforts.

•Provide clinical supervision for graduate trainees.

• Interaction with other University personnel as needed.

Required Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Must be licensed or licensed eligible as a social worker, marriage and family therapist, or clinical counselor in the State of Ohio.
• License must be achieved within six (6) months of date of employment.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of clinical experience post degree, with two (2) years in college counseling, with demonstrated two (2) years evidence of increasing supervisory and administrative responsibilities over time.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) or Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from an accredited university.

• Earned doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, and Completed APA Accredited internship.

• Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity within an organization, team, and/or campus environment

• Experience in Higher Education at a College Counseling Center • Knowledge of some electronic health record programs

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Application Process Information

For a complete application, please submit cover letter with resume to the attention of Dr. Tara Scarborough, Executive Director of Mental Health and Wellness

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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