Opt For Healthy Living
Associate Director, Counseling & Psychological Services
Opt For Healthy Living, Pomona, California, United States, 91768
Associate Director, Counseling & Psychological Services
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Job no:
544408 Work type:
Management (MPP) Location:
Pomona Categories:
MPP, At-Will, Health Professionals, Full Time
Anticipated Hiring Amount : $99,225-$120,000 annually (Commensurate with experience) Work Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, unless otherwise notified Recruitment Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Priority Consideration Date:
December 10, 2024 THE DEPARTMENT: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is an organizational unit of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs. The unit strives for excellence in student services by adhering to the Values adopted by the Division (i.e., a Student-Centered Philosophy, integrity, Interconnectedness, Passion, Quality, and Richness of Diversity). In keeping with these Values, Counseling and Psychological Services provides a variety of mental health and outreach services to the University community at large. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Interact closely with every level of departmental personnel in performing a wide range of duties; interact with virtually every constituency within the campus community (students, staff, faculty, administrators, parents) on a regular basis. Collaborate with CAPS Director, departmental staff, and/or members of the campus community in the implementation of clinical services, outreach programs, consultation, training, and crisis intervention. Address confidential and sensitive matters emanating from the department of Counseling and Psychological Services and other administrative offices, academic colleges, and/or student service units. Provide regular updates to the CAPS Director as needed, and respond to other administrative requests that serve the department and campus community. Manage clinical case assignment and lead the clinical consultation meeting to ensure best treatment intervention practices are being used. As part of the department's Management Team, provide supervision and work with the department's Dean in completing performance evaluations for professional counselors, administrative assistants, and graduate level interns. Provide and/or organize training sessions and professional development opportunities to promote collegiality, optimum and ethical performance, and teamwork. Assists the CAPS Director in responding to after-hour emergencies throughout the calendar year, including serving as a point person on the ProtoCall/after hours service contact list. Build strategic alliances with community mental health providers and private practitioners to facilitate off-campus referrals. In collaboration with the CAPS Director, oversee the development, management and quality of a comprehensive clinical training program designed to meet the supervision and training needs of graduate/doctorate level interns. Provide brief crisis sessions to students for re-stabilization purposes, if needed. Collaborate with the professional counselors and administrative support staff, respectively, to update/maintain forms, documents, brochures, fliers, and marketing strategies related to clinical service delivery. Perform other responsibilities and duties as needed, to carry out CAPS services within the department and to the University, as determined and assigned by the CAPS Director, AVP, or VP of Student Affairs. DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICE DELIVERY Conduct clinical assessment/intake evaluations; provide individual, couple, family or group counseling, crisis intervention, hospitalization and other emergency response. Utilize clinical conceptualization, treatment planning, and case management to facilitate clinical effectiveness. Provide mental health consultation and facilitate on and off campus referrals, as needed. Maintain/demonstrate a current command of knowledge in professional counseling theory, research, practice, legal and ethical guidelines, and CAPS policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of an appropriate terminal degree as a Doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology, or a specifically related academic field AND/OR the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. Licensed Psychologist with a California license. 3 years of successful administrative experience in a university counseling center of comparable scale and complexity. Successful experience supervising, training and evaluating employees, and graduate level interns/trainees. Expertise and/or experience in crisis intervention and working with a broad range of presenting problems and constituencies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to counsel individuals utilizing professional therapy orientations, techniques, and strategies, while meeting the needs of a multicultural, multi-gendered, and multi-aged clientele. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of or ability to understand the role and functioning of University Counseling Centers. Background or experience working on Behavioral Intervention or Crisis Management Teams. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish.
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Job no:
544408 Work type:
Management (MPP) Location:
Pomona Categories:
MPP, At-Will, Health Professionals, Full Time
Anticipated Hiring Amount : $99,225-$120,000 annually (Commensurate with experience) Work Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, unless otherwise notified Recruitment Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Priority Consideration Date:
December 10, 2024 THE DEPARTMENT: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is an organizational unit of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs. The unit strives for excellence in student services by adhering to the Values adopted by the Division (i.e., a Student-Centered Philosophy, integrity, Interconnectedness, Passion, Quality, and Richness of Diversity). In keeping with these Values, Counseling and Psychological Services provides a variety of mental health and outreach services to the University community at large. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Interact closely with every level of departmental personnel in performing a wide range of duties; interact with virtually every constituency within the campus community (students, staff, faculty, administrators, parents) on a regular basis. Collaborate with CAPS Director, departmental staff, and/or members of the campus community in the implementation of clinical services, outreach programs, consultation, training, and crisis intervention. Address confidential and sensitive matters emanating from the department of Counseling and Psychological Services and other administrative offices, academic colleges, and/or student service units. Provide regular updates to the CAPS Director as needed, and respond to other administrative requests that serve the department and campus community. Manage clinical case assignment and lead the clinical consultation meeting to ensure best treatment intervention practices are being used. As part of the department's Management Team, provide supervision and work with the department's Dean in completing performance evaluations for professional counselors, administrative assistants, and graduate level interns. Provide and/or organize training sessions and professional development opportunities to promote collegiality, optimum and ethical performance, and teamwork. Assists the CAPS Director in responding to after-hour emergencies throughout the calendar year, including serving as a point person on the ProtoCall/after hours service contact list. Build strategic alliances with community mental health providers and private practitioners to facilitate off-campus referrals. In collaboration with the CAPS Director, oversee the development, management and quality of a comprehensive clinical training program designed to meet the supervision and training needs of graduate/doctorate level interns. Provide brief crisis sessions to students for re-stabilization purposes, if needed. Collaborate with the professional counselors and administrative support staff, respectively, to update/maintain forms, documents, brochures, fliers, and marketing strategies related to clinical service delivery. Perform other responsibilities and duties as needed, to carry out CAPS services within the department and to the University, as determined and assigned by the CAPS Director, AVP, or VP of Student Affairs. DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICE DELIVERY Conduct clinical assessment/intake evaluations; provide individual, couple, family or group counseling, crisis intervention, hospitalization and other emergency response. Utilize clinical conceptualization, treatment planning, and case management to facilitate clinical effectiveness. Provide mental health consultation and facilitate on and off campus referrals, as needed. Maintain/demonstrate a current command of knowledge in professional counseling theory, research, practice, legal and ethical guidelines, and CAPS policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of an appropriate terminal degree as a Doctorate in behavioral sciences, counseling, psychology, or a specifically related academic field AND/OR the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. Licensed Psychologist with a California license. 3 years of successful administrative experience in a university counseling center of comparable scale and complexity. Successful experience supervising, training and evaluating employees, and graduate level interns/trainees. Expertise and/or experience in crisis intervention and working with a broad range of presenting problems and constituencies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to counsel individuals utilizing professional therapy orientations, techniques, and strategies, while meeting the needs of a multicultural, multi-gendered, and multi-aged clientele. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of or ability to understand the role and functioning of University Counseling Centers. Background or experience working on Behavioral Intervention or Crisis Management Teams. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish.
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