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Roosevelt University

Director, Counseling and Wellness

Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Position Title : Director, Counseling and Wellness

Category : Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number : S0001232

Location : Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date : 11/21/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled? : Yes

Job Type : Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary : The Director of the Counseling and Wellness Center is responsible for leadership in the following duties: administration (including budget and day-to-day running of the center), planning and implementation of clinical services (including standards of practice as defined by legal and ethical guidelines), supervision of staff and trainees (including role as director of training for graduate students working in center), and evaluation of counseling services (including changing needs of university). Additionally, the director provides vision, strategic planning, and ongoing assessment to advance Counseling and Wellness Center goals and University strategic plan. This position reports to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students and works with other staff members to offer comprehensive services for students and appropriate consultation for the campus community. Additionally, as a training site, the position would also maintain a relationship with local training organizations such as The Association of Chicagoland Externship and Practicum Training Sites (ACEPT) in order to comply with training needs for students working at the site. Title IX Contact Information:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or

TitleIX@roosevelt.edu. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email

hrquestions@roosevelt.edu

.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Strong generalist therapy skills with ability to evaluate and diagnose clients. Experience with crisis management, clinical interventions, diagnostic assessment, outreach, providing supervision. Knowledge of community resources and understanding of referral base. Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body. Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and codes of ethics pertaining to the provision of mental health services. Ability to follow all confidentiality and privacy expectations as well as strong clinical judgment in all situations. Commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Years of Experience Required : Minimum 5 years

Required Education : Doctoral Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications Must be independently licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Illinois (LP). At least 5 years clinical experience in a university/college counseling center or related mental health agency is required. Experience in administrative work required, preference within a university counseling center.

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with best practices for college or university counseling centers, with an understanding of the administrative and legal complexities associated with administration of a college counseling center. Special skills and experience relevant to substance abuse, women’s issues, and underserved populations. Experience with Titanium as a way of managing the center and documenting clinical records as relates to services provided. Experience in an urban college or university with a residential and large commuter student population.

Equipment Operated : Standard Office equipment (desktop computer, phone)

Working Conditions : Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided

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