Senior Assistant Director (Grand Island, NE)

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Grand Island (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Senior Assistant Director to support the NCPA wellness team in Grand Island, NE. The role provides mental health counseling, assessments, and education to high school students and partners with CAPS to meet emotional, educational, and developmental needs.

The position requires licensure eligibility as a PLMHP/LMHP in Nebraska, is grant-funded, and may require some evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience with first-generation, low-income, and minority students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; public speaking experience.
• Knowledge of personality theory, psychopathology, development, psychotherapy techniques.
• Ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with students; work independently.
• Experience with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling, assessments, and education to NCPA students.
• Facilitate individual, group, and relationship counseling and training seminars.
• Serve as liaison with community/educational organizations.
• Lead college access presentations for students and families.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Independence

Cultural competence

Therapeutic relationships

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Senior Assistant Director (Grand Island, NE)

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Position Information

Working Title

Senior Assistant Director (Grand Island, NE)

Department

Nebraska College Preparatory Academy-10850

Requisition Number

S_240458

Posting Open Date

07/22/2024

Application Review Date

(To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 09/20/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Nebraska College Preparatory Academy ( NCPA ) seeks a self-motivated and academically prepared professional to provide mental health counseling, mental health assessments, and education to NCPA high school students at Grand Island Senior High. The position will be a part of NCPA’s wellness team under the supervision of the Associate Director of Wellness, and also be a professionally responsible member of an interdisciplinary Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS ) team, providing psychologically informed diagnostic services, treatment, consultation, and education to meet the emotional, educational, and developmental needs of NCPA students. The Senior Assistant Director will facilitate individual, group and relationship counseling and training seminars with NCPA students and NCPA staff. Additionally, the position serves as a liaison with assigned community and educational organizations. As the liaison the Senior Assistant Director will help facilitate individual and group college access presentations for students and families. Eligibility for licensure as a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner ( PLMHP )/Licensed Mental Health Practitioner ( LMHP ) in the State of Nebraska (must meet the requirements for sitting for the national exam for licensure at the time of hire) at time of hire. This is a grant-funded position, and some evening and weekend hours are required. The position may be remote due to the need to be in Grand Island Public Schools weekly. Determinations on official position location will occur with the supervisor and employee. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master’s degree plus one (1) year of experience providing support for first-generation, low-income, and minority students. Professional work and educational history will demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, public speaking experience, and ability to work independently. Considerable knowledge of personality theory, psychopathology, normal and abnormal development, techniques of psychotherapy, and factors relating to individual and social development and psychopathology. A strong demonstrated ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with students. Sensitivity, knowledge, and effectiveness in working with diverse student populations, including ethnic minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, international students, and other under-represented groups. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with ethnic and culturally diverse groups of students, families, and educators at multiple levels including but not limited to parents, community and school leaders, and alumni. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision necessary.

Must have the ability to consult and present educational programs related to educational, developmental, and mental health issues. Must be eligible to obtain licensure as a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner ( PLMHP )/Licensed Mental Health Practitioner ( LMHP ) in the State of Nebraska.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable in the Grand Island community. Event planning experience and supervision experience preferred.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Yes

Physical Required

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Job Category (old)

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Location (City, State)

Grand Island, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Yes

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