California Baptist University
Director of the Counseling Center
California Baptist University, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Director of the Counseling Center
The Director of the Counseling Center leads and provides direction for all aspects, functions, and staffing of the California Baptist University Counseling Center (CBUCC) to ensure Christ-centered, biblically based and psychologically sound, mental health counseling, services, and resources in compliance with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the CBUCC, providing supervisory oversight to the clinical staff, and implementing a supportive environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Embrace and actively demonstrate Christ-centered, biblically based, psychologically sound therapy. Lead and develop staff as well as manage operations to fulfill the purpose and strategy of the CBUCC. Develop systems, processes, and resources to meet the mental healthcare needs of CBU students. Innovate a variety of ways to expand the capacity of the CBUCC and increase mental healthcare opportunities for students as the University enrollment grows. Ensure proper staffing levels (e.g., supervisors, associates, trainees, etc.) to meet the mental healthcare needs of the CBU student population. Supervise the Assistant Director of the Counseling Center and the Lead Clinical Supervisor. Partner, collaborate, and communicate broadly across campus with departments, schools, and colleges to raise visibility of the CBUCC and its resources. Collaborate with Mental Health, Student Care, Safety Services, Residence Life, and other departments on the development, assessment, and management of protocols for student mental health crises and after-hours emergency calls. Collaborate with Mental Health, Student Care, Safety Services, and Residence Life staff regarding students who may be in mental health crises and provide recommendations for care and support, as needed. Serve as a member of the University Care Team and Wellbeing Intervention Team and provide recommendations regarding best practices for care. Participate in campus trainings and presentations for students, staff, and faculty as well as prospective students and parents as appropriate. Collaborate with the CBU College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) in providing placements for students in the Counseling Psychology program. Keep current on laws affecting the CBUCC operations and staffing as a practicum training site. Maintain compliance and licensure with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements and California laws regulating the practice of psychotherapy. Maintain professional and ethical standards and ensure all CBUCC staff comply with laws, ethics, record keeping, confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and generally accepted best practices for psychotherapists and mental healthcare professionals. Develop, recommend, and maintain an annual operating budget and serve as the cost center manager for the CBUCC. Maintain professional relationships with other mental health professionals, both on- and off-campus, for the purpose of referrals and consultation as needed by the CBU community. Maintain current licensure with appropriate state and professional agencies. Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Familiarity with California state law regarding the practice of psychotherapy. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights and weekends. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Knowledge of standard budgeting and expenditure control procedures and documentation. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Education and/or Experience
Master’s Degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or related field. Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology preferred. At least 10 years as a licensed mental health professional/clinician with leadership and supervisory experience in a mental health clinical setting. Required Certification/Permits
Current, unrestricted Licensure as a Psychologist, Marriage Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor and/or Social Worker in the State of California. Valid California driver’s license.
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The Director of the Counseling Center leads and provides direction for all aspects, functions, and staffing of the California Baptist University Counseling Center (CBUCC) to ensure Christ-centered, biblically based and psychologically sound, mental health counseling, services, and resources in compliance with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the CBUCC, providing supervisory oversight to the clinical staff, and implementing a supportive environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Embrace and actively demonstrate Christ-centered, biblically based, psychologically sound therapy. Lead and develop staff as well as manage operations to fulfill the purpose and strategy of the CBUCC. Develop systems, processes, and resources to meet the mental healthcare needs of CBU students. Innovate a variety of ways to expand the capacity of the CBUCC and increase mental healthcare opportunities for students as the University enrollment grows. Ensure proper staffing levels (e.g., supervisors, associates, trainees, etc.) to meet the mental healthcare needs of the CBU student population. Supervise the Assistant Director of the Counseling Center and the Lead Clinical Supervisor. Partner, collaborate, and communicate broadly across campus with departments, schools, and colleges to raise visibility of the CBUCC and its resources. Collaborate with Mental Health, Student Care, Safety Services, Residence Life, and other departments on the development, assessment, and management of protocols for student mental health crises and after-hours emergency calls. Collaborate with Mental Health, Student Care, Safety Services, and Residence Life staff regarding students who may be in mental health crises and provide recommendations for care and support, as needed. Serve as a member of the University Care Team and Wellbeing Intervention Team and provide recommendations regarding best practices for care. Participate in campus trainings and presentations for students, staff, and faculty as well as prospective students and parents as appropriate. Collaborate with the CBU College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) in providing placements for students in the Counseling Psychology program. Keep current on laws affecting the CBUCC operations and staffing as a practicum training site. Maintain compliance and licensure with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements and California laws regulating the practice of psychotherapy. Maintain professional and ethical standards and ensure all CBUCC staff comply with laws, ethics, record keeping, confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and generally accepted best practices for psychotherapists and mental healthcare professionals. Develop, recommend, and maintain an annual operating budget and serve as the cost center manager for the CBUCC. Maintain professional relationships with other mental health professionals, both on- and off-campus, for the purpose of referrals and consultation as needed by the CBU community. Maintain current licensure with appropriate state and professional agencies. Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Familiarity with California state law regarding the practice of psychotherapy. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights and weekends. Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Knowledge of standard budgeting and expenditure control procedures and documentation. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Education and/or Experience
Master’s Degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or related field. Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology preferred. At least 10 years as a licensed mental health professional/clinician with leadership and supervisory experience in a mental health clinical setting. Required Certification/Permits
Current, unrestricted Licensure as a Psychologist, Marriage Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor and/or Social Worker in the State of California. Valid California driver’s license.
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