Western Washington University
Assistant Director of Clinical Operations
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, us, 98227
Position Title
Assistant Director of Clinical Operations
About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity.
About the DepartmentThe Counseling & Wellness Center supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
The Mission of the Counseling and Wellness Center is to facilitate student success and psychological well-being through culturally sensitive clinical services, outreach, and consultation.
About the PositionOversees provision of direct clinical services to students and serves as a member of the management team of the Counseling & Wellness Center with the Director and other Assistant Directors. Provides psychological counseling services to students and consultation to students, staff and families regarding mental health or counseling issues.
In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director of Clinical Operations may serve as Acting Director of the Counseling Center.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
40%: Provide direct clinical service, outreach, and supervision
Provide culturally informed, time-limited clinical services to university students in the form of individual, group, and couples counseling.
Provide triage to students.
Apply skills and techniques of evaluation, assessment of risk of harm to self or others, psychometry, and psychotherapy.
Diagnose according to the current DSM.
Intervene in student mental health crises.
Facilitate therapy groups in response to student needs.
Perform mandated assessments as assigned by Director or designee.
27.5%: Oversee administration of clinical services
Determine status of clinical openings versus demand, service needs, staffing, and ensure that schedules are providing adequate clinical coverage.
Ensure that group and workshops offered are consistent with needs of the CWC and WWU students.
Communicate with staff regarding service needs, report on clinical services in weekly staff meetings.
Review all client-related forms and, in consultation with the Admin Team, update as needed.
Review CWC brochures and website information for appropriate and accurate content.
Facilitate medical consultation meeting with CWC staff and Student Health Center behavioral health providers.
Train and consult with professional staff and interns on current best practices for suicide assessment and intervention.
Ensure clinical services program operates in manner consistent with standards of our accreditation agencies.
Keep informed of national trends in therapy services delivery.
Oversee coordination of after-hours crisis response.
Serve on CWC's crisis response team on a rotating basis.
Serve as systems administrator for Titanium.
Maintain current knowledge of the research initiatives of the CCMH.
10%: Participate in office administrative activities
Participate in CWC administration activities including staff meetings.
Other duties (less than 5%)
Provide professional consultation and outreach to facilitate student development.
In the absence of the Director, represent the CWC at TAT meetings.
Participate in continuing education activities as required for licensure.
Provide consultation and training to staff and pre-professional trainees.
Assist CC director in identifying staffing needs.
Assist director in reviewing and updating Policies and Procedural manual.
12.5%: Complete required support activities
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation.
Provide case management as needed for clients.
Network with community professionals and relay current information to CWC staff.
10%: Participate in other consultation, support, and training activities
Consult with other staff and trainees about student mental health issues as needed.
Keep the CWC Director apprised of latest research and treatment modalities.
Required Qualifications
Graduate degree in a mental health field
Fully licensed as a mental health professional in Washington State or eligible for licensure in Washington State
Minimum of five years of post-graduate experience as a clinician
Minimum of two years of experience involving supervision of staff
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Ability to provide brief and focused therapy
Demonstrated competency working with multicultural and other diverse populations
Experience providing risk assessment and crisis response
Experience facilitating therapy groups
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or university counseling center
Eligible to be an Approved Supervisor in Washington State
Ability to provide therapy in a language in addition to English
Experience providing gender-affirming care
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
SalaryHiring range is $110,738 - $127,349/year. Through longevity position tops out at $143,960/year.
Application InstructionsA cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date NotesPriority will be given to applications received by October 17, 2024. Position open until filled.
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Assistant Director of Clinical Operations
About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity.
About the DepartmentThe Counseling & Wellness Center supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
The Mission of the Counseling and Wellness Center is to facilitate student success and psychological well-being through culturally sensitive clinical services, outreach, and consultation.
About the PositionOversees provision of direct clinical services to students and serves as a member of the management team of the Counseling & Wellness Center with the Director and other Assistant Directors. Provides psychological counseling services to students and consultation to students, staff and families regarding mental health or counseling issues.
In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director of Clinical Operations may serve as Acting Director of the Counseling Center.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
40%: Provide direct clinical service, outreach, and supervision
Provide culturally informed, time-limited clinical services to university students in the form of individual, group, and couples counseling.
Provide triage to students.
Apply skills and techniques of evaluation, assessment of risk of harm to self or others, psychometry, and psychotherapy.
Diagnose according to the current DSM.
Intervene in student mental health crises.
Facilitate therapy groups in response to student needs.
Perform mandated assessments as assigned by Director or designee.
27.5%: Oversee administration of clinical services
Determine status of clinical openings versus demand, service needs, staffing, and ensure that schedules are providing adequate clinical coverage.
Ensure that group and workshops offered are consistent with needs of the CWC and WWU students.
Communicate with staff regarding service needs, report on clinical services in weekly staff meetings.
Review all client-related forms and, in consultation with the Admin Team, update as needed.
Review CWC brochures and website information for appropriate and accurate content.
Facilitate medical consultation meeting with CWC staff and Student Health Center behavioral health providers.
Train and consult with professional staff and interns on current best practices for suicide assessment and intervention.
Ensure clinical services program operates in manner consistent with standards of our accreditation agencies.
Keep informed of national trends in therapy services delivery.
Oversee coordination of after-hours crisis response.
Serve on CWC's crisis response team on a rotating basis.
Serve as systems administrator for Titanium.
Maintain current knowledge of the research initiatives of the CCMH.
10%: Participate in office administrative activities
Participate in CWC administration activities including staff meetings.
Other duties (less than 5%)
Provide professional consultation and outreach to facilitate student development.
In the absence of the Director, represent the CWC at TAT meetings.
Participate in continuing education activities as required for licensure.
Provide consultation and training to staff and pre-professional trainees.
Assist CC director in identifying staffing needs.
Assist director in reviewing and updating Policies and Procedural manual.
12.5%: Complete required support activities
Maintain accurate and timely case documentation.
Provide case management as needed for clients.
Network with community professionals and relay current information to CWC staff.
10%: Participate in other consultation, support, and training activities
Consult with other staff and trainees about student mental health issues as needed.
Keep the CWC Director apprised of latest research and treatment modalities.
Required Qualifications
Graduate degree in a mental health field
Fully licensed as a mental health professional in Washington State or eligible for licensure in Washington State
Minimum of five years of post-graduate experience as a clinician
Minimum of two years of experience involving supervision of staff
Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Ability to provide brief and focused therapy
Demonstrated competency working with multicultural and other diverse populations
Experience providing risk assessment and crisis response
Experience facilitating therapy groups
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or university counseling center
Eligible to be an Approved Supervisor in Washington State
Ability to provide therapy in a language in addition to English
Experience providing gender-affirming care
Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
SalaryHiring range is $110,738 - $127,349/year. Through longevity position tops out at $143,960/year.
Application InstructionsA cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.
Closing Date NotesPriority will be given to applications received by October 17, 2024. Position open until filled.
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