Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director to manage on-site counseling services at Montclair State University. Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, this role supervises a team and ensures quality mental health care.

The perfect candidate has a Master's in a relevant field and at least four years of related experience. The position offers a competitive salary range from $123,000 to $133,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of four years full-time professional experience in a university counseling setting.
• Current valid license as a psychologist, social worker or counselor in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing on-site counseling services.
• Supervise a team of five staff clinicians.
• Develop and monitor yearly unit goals.
• Oversee the implementation of counseling center policies.

Skills

Clinical and counseling competence

Ability to work with diverse populations

Leadership and supervision

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology

LCSW or LPC

Job description

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automaticpopulation of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listedon your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclairapplication.
• Review information and double-check all fieldscontaining information that the system parsed – the software isintelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find aResume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter andall other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that youapply manually and only include the positions you have held in thelast ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach yourResume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "MyExperience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Reporting directly to the Director of Counseling and PsychologicalServices, the Associate Director assists in the management ofon-site counseling services emphasizing wellness and preventivemental health care for students, directly supervises a team of fivestaff clinicians, provides direct clinical service, overseesalcohol and other drug services offered by the department, and actswith the authority of the director in her absence. The AssociateDirector develops and implements policies to assure timely andquality care in compliance with federal and state laws, nationalstandards of care and professional legal/ethical guidelines. Thisposition interprets relevant laws and directives (HIPAA, FERPA,Jeanne Clery Act, Title IX) and applies interpretation to casemanagement practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

●Manage delivery of mental health services and educational outreachprograms that foster the safety and well-being of the campuscommunity for a team of five staff clinicians.

●Develop and monitor yearly unit goals and objectives.

●Lead in the evaluation and assessment of service provision andprograms for the unit and develop new programs to improve andexpand services to respond to current and future needs of theUniversity community.

●Provide direct supervision and management of a cohort of thecounseling center staff. Recruit, hire, train, schedule/assign,evaluate and recommend reappointments, and oversee promotions anddisciplinary actions for assigned department staff. Ensurecompliance with continuing education requirements, and professionaldevelopment opportunities for staff.

●Oversee the implementation of counseling center policies and staffperformance standards as well as updating the department’s Policiesand Procedures Manual.

●Oversee the provision of routine and emergency individualpsychological consultation, assessment, brief psychotherapy, crisisintervention, and appropriate referrals, by assigned staff.Supervises the assessment and diagnoses of specific psychologicalconditions and disorders by assigned staff and contracted serviceproviders. Administratively oversees alcohol and other drug useservices and carries an active caseload.

●Manage the implementation of emergency management procedures forresponding to mental health and other emergencies at theUniversity.

●Coordinate care and/or provide trauma debriefing services in theaftermath of campus emergencies.

●Maintain professional relationships with mental health agenciesand clinicians in the community to establish an off-campus referralbase for students, faculty, and staff requiring specialized orlong-term treatment.

●Supervise the performance of emergency procedures for theimmediate management of mental health emergencies, both in theoffice during regular business hours and on a rotating on-callbasis after normal business hours.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
• Management retains the right to change or add job duties at anytime.
  
  

REQUIRED :

● Master's in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology or arelevant field

●Minimum four years of full-time professional work experience in auniversity counseling center or related setting.

●Current valid license as a psychologist, social worker orcounselor in the State of New Jersey.

●LCSW or LPC with commensurate experience.

●Ability to work as needed on an on-call basis after normalbusiness hours.

●Demonstrated competence in time limited individual and groupcounseling with diverse populations

●Proven ability and commitment to successfully working with diverseand underrepresented groups

●Well-developed knowledge base and ability to assess/intervene withdevelopmental concerns, especially those of young adults

●Strong ability to build collegial relationships within theUniversity and surrounding community

PREFERRED :

• Psy.D/Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology
• Supervisory experience

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing howtheir background, skills and education match the needs of theUniversity. When applying, please take a moment to carefully readand follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$123,000.00-$133,000.00 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits,including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuitionassistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but notlimited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’srelevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity,when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collectivebargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is withina CBU will be determined in accordance with contractualprovisions.

Department

Counseling and Psychological Services

Position Type

Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' WorkdayRecruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or [e-mail] .

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educationalexcellence. We are committed to an environment of diverseperspectives which ensures that graduates will be civicallyengaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as globalcitizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiencesand voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideasand perspectives and who value an environment that promoteseducational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not todiscriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does notdiscriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation ofeducation programs and activities. The requirement to notdiscriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation ofeducation programs and activities extends to admission andemployment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/