Coordinator of Embedded Campus Programs/Psychologist (PY)

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 93,500 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Coordinator of Embedded Campus Programs, serving as a senior clinician within Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). This role entails providing direct clinical services and leading the management of embedded counseling within academic units.

Applicants should have a Master's degree, valid licensure, and five years of professional experience. The position offers a salary of $93,500 and is a full-time, 11-month role, with the month of June off.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience.
• Valid state licensure.
• Capacity to work in a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Lead clinical decision-making for high-risk student cases.
• Design and evaluate strategic outreach and prevention initiatives.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of counseling psychology theory

Evidence-based interventions

Strong consultation and facilitation skills

Ability to analyze needs and evaluate service effectiveness

Education

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Coordinator of Embedded Campus Programs / Psychologist (PY)

Position Summary: The Coordinator of Embedded Campus Programs is a senior clinician within Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) reporting to the Senior Director of CAPS and the Fontaine Center. This role provides direct clinical services—including individual, group, and crisis counseling—alongside consultation, outreach, and supervision of trainees and staff. The Coordinator leads the development and management of embedded counseling services within academic and campus units, collaborating with university stakeholders to improve access to care, promote early intervention, and support student mental health and academic success. The position is a 11‑month role off the month of June.

Advertised Salary: $93,500 ($102,000 annualized).

Employment: Full‑time, 11‑month schedule (off June) with potential future flexibility; FTE 1.0.

Location: Athens Area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Five years of professional experience.
• Valid state licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

UHC Minimum

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program.
• Active licensure in the State of Georgia.
• 7–10 years of experience providing psychological services in a university counseling center or comparable setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in independent clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
• Capacity to work effectively in a cross‑cultural, interdisciplinary environment.
• 2–5 years of experience supervising licensed mental health professionals.
• 2 years of experience with program assessment, evaluation, or quality improvement initiatives in higher education or healthcare.
• AHA Heartsaver CPR / AED certification (or ability to obtain after hire).

UHC Preferred

• At least two years of experience coordinating embedded or decentralized service delivery models.
• Training or applied experience in community psychology, systems level intervention, or prevention science.
• At least one year of experience with telehealth service delivery and integrated care models.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with academic leadership and institutional stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of counseling psychology theory, evidence‑based interventions, and college student mental health.
• Knowledge of developmental, cultural, and environmental factors affecting student well‑being.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and ethical clinical practice standards.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation systems and healthcare compliance requirements.
• Strong consultation and facilitation skills for working with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Strong organizational and program‑coordination skills.
• Ability to exercise independent professional judgment in complex clinical and systems‑level situations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate services across multiple campus environments.
• Ability to analyze needs, develop programs, and evaluate service effectiveness.
• Ability to adapt services to meet various populations and institutional priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply professional judgment to complex and sensitive situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills appropriate for clinical, consultative, and administrative contexts.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑responsibility environment with competing priorities.
• Proven ability to design and evolve new service systems through an entrepreneurial, forward‑thinking approach.

Responsibilities

Clinical Services (40%)

• Provide independent, evidence‑based psychological services, including advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for students presenting with complex, high‑acuity, and co‑occurring mental health conditions.
• Serve as a senior clinical authority for complex, high‑risk, and multidisciplinary student cases, exercising advanced professional judgment and providing consultation to CAPS leadership, academic administrators, and campus partners.
• Lead clinical decision‑making in situations with significant institutional, ethical, and risk‑management implications, ensuring adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and university policies.
• Design, implement, and evaluate strategic outreach, prevention, and early‑intervention initiatives aligned with departmental goals and broader institutional priorities for student success, retention, and wellbeing.
• Act as a primary clinical representative for CAPS in high‑level campus initiatives, committees, and task forces related to student wellbeing and belonging, crisis response, threat assessment, and institutional mental health strategy.
• Elevate campus‑wide mental health practices by leading policy development, delivering expert consultation, and driving systems‑level improvements that strengthen long‑term effectiveness and sustainability.

Embedded Program Coordination and Leadership (40%)

• Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the design, expansion, and sustainability of embedded mental health programs, aligning services with university priorities and emerging student needs.
• Lead program design, evaluation, and continuous improvement, including development of outcomes metrics, analysis of utilization data, and preparation of reports for senior leadership.
• Develop, implement, and oversee clinical response protocols for embedded counseling settings, ensuring consistency with CAPS standards while exercising discretion to adapt services to unit‑specific needs and populations.
• Serve as the primary liaison to senior academic and administrative leadership for embedded programs, advising on service models, scope, and resource allocation.
• Provide advanced mentorship, consultation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and embedded providers, supporting ethical decision‑making, clinical excellence, and consistency of practice across service models.
• Formalize standards, workflows, and best practices for embedded counseling models to ensure quality and consistency across units.
• Guide long‑range planning and service expansion, anticipating emerging mental‑health trends, regulatory changes, and institutional demands.
• Lead innovative service delivery initiatives that prioritize prevention‑focused and population‑based approaches, fostering access, improved student outcomes, and belonging.

Supervision (10%)

• Provide direct supervision to three full‑time providers, ensuring accountability, performance management, and professional development.
• Provide leadership, consultation, and clinical oversight to embedded providers.
• Provide formal supervision and training to doctoral interns, fellows, and clinicians.
• Actively promote and participate in the development, retention, and engagement of each staff member.

Administrative Tasks (10%)

• Participate in CAPS, UHC, and university committees as assigned.
• Contribute to documentation standards, quality improvement efforts, and program evaluation.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope of a senior professional role.
• Participate in CAPS training seminars, case conferences, and professional development activities.

Physical Demands

Sitting for extended periods, talking, hearing corrected to normal, corrected visual acuity adequate to utilize the electronic health record.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].