Assistant Director, Campus Counseling & Wellness

RiseMe; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University seeks an Assistant Director of Counseling & Psychological Services (Embedded Services) to lead campus mental health initiatives in collaboration with CAPS leadership. You will oversee embedded services, guide staff development, and provide limited direct clinical care while building strong partnerships with colleges and units.

The role emphasizes fostering belonging, ensuring clinical quality, and advancing campus wellbeing across diverse student populations at Cornell Health.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work with C/R designation or Doctorate in psychology and 5+ years of experience.
• Licensed in New York State.
• Demonstrated ability to establish new clinical systems and partnerships.
• Experience supervising a diverse clinical team and others.
• 3 years of clinical supervision experience.
• Commitment to access, belonging, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of embedded clinical services and sites across campus.
• Lead staff development and supervise Counselor Therapist staff.
• Provide direct clinical services in a limited capacity.
• Develop partnerships with academic colleges and units to support CAPS mission.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Staff development

Partnership building

Leadership

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MSW or PhD/PsyD in relevant field

Licensed in New York State

5+ years of work experience

Clinical supervision experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Cornell University seeks an Assistant Director of Counseling & Psychological Services (Embedded Services) to lead campus mental health initiatives in collaboration with CAPS leadership. You will oversee embedded services, guide staff development, and provide limited direct clinical care while building strong partnerships with colleges and units.

The role emphasizes fostering belonging, ensuring clinical quality, and advancing campus wellbeing across diverse student populations at Cornell Health.