Associate Director of Counseling & Psychological Services

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

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY seeks an Assistant Director of Psychological Services to lead CAPS operations, shape clinical strategy, and supervise a diverse team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurse practitioners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus partners, cultural responsiveness, and integration of wellbeing with academic success, with a pay range reflecting Cornell’s non-union staff structure.

Qualifications

• Master's in social work with LCSW/LCSW-R or Doctorate in clinical/counseling psychology and at least 7 years of related experience.
• Licensed in New York State.
• Experience managing clinical systems and partnerships; ability to establish new ones.
• Experience supervising a diverse clinical team.
• Experience using electronic health record management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to address cultural differences and advance inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of CAPS clinical services including practice scope and staffing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure comprehensive student care.
• Provide direct clinical services as needed and support leadership in strategic planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's in Social Work (LCSW/LCSW-R) or Doctorate in psychology

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell Health’s more than 200 employees collaborate to provide integrated and culturally-sensitive mental health, medical, health promotion, public health, student accommodations, and occupational medicine care and services. Dually focused on holistic health of Cornell students and well-being of the larger campus community, the unit supports readiness to learn, to participate fully in the Cornell experience, and to achieve academic, work, and life success. Cornell Health is nationally recognized for innovation and leadership, and is committed to an ongoing journey toward integrated, cost-effective, and community-based services and campus health initiatives.

Cornell Health’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers confidential counseling and psychiatric services, designed to help students with mental health concerns that may be affecting their quality of life and ability to learn. Our providers include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurse practitioners from diverse cultural and clinical backgrounds. CAPS providers value students in all of their individuality, and are committed to welcoming all people with respect and sensitivity. Our providers regularly collaborate with Cornell Health’s diverse array of healthcare providers as an integrated service that support both the mind and the body.

The Associate Director for Clinical Services, reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is a key member of the leadership team. This role contributes to the department’s vision and strategic planning, serving as the CAPS representative (in the absence of the Director) when needed. The Associate Director oversees the daily operations of all aspects of clinical services, including the development of clinical scope and practice, staffing, and the continuous assessment and enhancement of service delivery of clinical care. In addition to supervising clinical staff, this position may provide some direct clinical services as needed. As a departmental leader, this role collaborates regularly with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the Cornell community is well-informed about CAPS services and fostering connections across the university to ensure students receive comprehensive care and support.

Success Factors:

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and listening skills and the ability to speak to a wide range of audiences and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
• Strong commitment to collaborative work, and a proven track record of successfully partnering with colleagues and other campus partners with varying work styles.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment.
• Exhibits initiative and thrives on developing innovative solutions and partnerships.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

_ Required Qualifications: _

• Masters in social work with “C” or “R” designation (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD or PsyD) and a minimum of 7 years of work-related experience.
• Licensed in New York State.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical systems and partnerships and establish new ones as needed.
• Experience supervising, managing, and leading a diverse clinical team.
• Experience using electronic health record management systems.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

_ Preferred Qualifications: _

• Demonstrated ability to create working partnerships across a variety of academic and student service systems within higher education.
• Experience setting and measuring program outcomes.
• Proficiency in a language in addition to English desirable.

University Job Title:

Assistant Director Psych Services

Job Family:

Health

Level:

H

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$99,648.00 - $115,682.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline

To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.

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2026-10-08