Adams State University
Director of Counseling Services
Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, United States, 81101
The Director of Counseling manages the day-to-day operations of the Counseling Center, including supervision of professional staff and practicum and internship students, budget oversight, and all operational and accountability functions. This position provides individual and group counseling as well as crisis intervention services to students. The Director advises the Vice President for Student Affairs regarding emerging trends in counseling which may affect campus life and/or student development. This position will also provide psycho-educational programming including seminars and workshops to address preventative and developmental needs of students.Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)
Provides clinical supervision to clinical counselors and Counselor Education students at the practicum and internship level. The Director creates, coordinates, and implements outreach programs by offering workshops and conducting presentations.Is responsible for providing personal counseling and/or crisis intervention to students in an individual or group setting. This includes short-term counseling to students who are experiencing emotional, academic, social, or adjustment problems.Maintains appropriate documentation for client records.Provides crisis assessment and intervention.Makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies when a higher level of care is needed.Assigns case loads to all professional staff and Counselor Education students.Provides direct individual and group supervision to all professional staff and Counselor Education students.Develops policies and procedures for the Counseling Center.Facilitates and coordinates pertinent training(s) for Counseling Services staff.Keeps monthly and yearly statistics and conducts surveys and assessments to assist in developing programs that will aid in student development and retention.Co-chairs the CARE Team.Supports the training and awareness of suicide prevention on campus.Demonstrates awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one’s orientation toward leadership.Maintains a bias toward decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students’ unique cultures, experiences, and backgrounds as strengths.Builds a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and “over-communication” that fosters collaboration within and across departmental lines.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
MA in Counseling, psychology or related field.Five (5) years counseling experience, 3 years post-graduate.Must have or be eligible for the LPC (licensed professional counselor).Completion of supervisory requirements as determined by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).Proficient in use of technology as required by the position.Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of psychological counseling and therapy, including the understanding of developmental needs of young adults and positive techniques for addressing their varied practical and emotional needs.Relevant ability working with under-served and/or underrepresented populations.Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to seek assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.Salary and Benefits:The salary range for this position is $68,052-77,412. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our
Human Resources Benefits Page.How to Apply:All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s
Workday application portal.Completed applications include the following:Cover letterResumeUnofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)Three professional references, including phone number and email for eachNo other format of application material will be accepted.Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until 10/21/2024; the position is open until filled.Questions about the position may be directed to Savala DeVoge at sdevoge@adams.eduDisclosures:In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at
https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/
. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at
www.adams.edu/academics
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Provides clinical supervision to clinical counselors and Counselor Education students at the practicum and internship level. The Director creates, coordinates, and implements outreach programs by offering workshops and conducting presentations.Is responsible for providing personal counseling and/or crisis intervention to students in an individual or group setting. This includes short-term counseling to students who are experiencing emotional, academic, social, or adjustment problems.Maintains appropriate documentation for client records.Provides crisis assessment and intervention.Makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies when a higher level of care is needed.Assigns case loads to all professional staff and Counselor Education students.Provides direct individual and group supervision to all professional staff and Counselor Education students.Develops policies and procedures for the Counseling Center.Facilitates and coordinates pertinent training(s) for Counseling Services staff.Keeps monthly and yearly statistics and conducts surveys and assessments to assist in developing programs that will aid in student development and retention.Co-chairs the CARE Team.Supports the training and awareness of suicide prevention on campus.Demonstrates awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one’s orientation toward leadership.Maintains a bias toward decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students’ unique cultures, experiences, and backgrounds as strengths.Builds a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and “over-communication” that fosters collaboration within and across departmental lines.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
MA in Counseling, psychology or related field.Five (5) years counseling experience, 3 years post-graduate.Must have or be eligible for the LPC (licensed professional counselor).Completion of supervisory requirements as determined by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).Proficient in use of technology as required by the position.Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of psychological counseling and therapy, including the understanding of developmental needs of young adults and positive techniques for addressing their varied practical and emotional needs.Relevant ability working with under-served and/or underrepresented populations.Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to seek assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.Salary and Benefits:The salary range for this position is $68,052-77,412. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our
Human Resources Benefits Page.How to Apply:All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s
Workday application portal.Completed applications include the following:Cover letterResumeUnofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)Three professional references, including phone number and email for eachNo other format of application material will be accepted.Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until 10/21/2024; the position is open until filled.Questions about the position may be directed to Savala DeVoge at sdevoge@adams.eduDisclosures:In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at
https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/
. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at
www.adams.edu/academics
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