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Alabama A&M University

Director of Health and Counseling Services

Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama, us, 35762


Description

Summary: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director of the Health and Counseling Center oversees and administers the delivery of high quality, comprehensive services provided by the Student Health and Counseling Center; determines departmental budget priorities, oversees physical resources, collaborate with other health and wellness areas to develop and implement campus outreach programs; and provide leadership and guidance on public and mental health matters.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, implementation, administration and evaluation of a broad-based program.

Establish and implement organizational goals, objectives, policies, utilization review and operating procedures for the Student Health and Counseling Center in response to the changing health needs of the university.

Work in collaboration with other health care providers and community resources to provide comprehensive care sensitive to the needs of a diverse college-aged population in accordance with HIPPA guidelines and confidentiality.

Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of Health and Counseling programs.

Conceptualize, develop and implement University-wide initiatives to address issues related to student health and counseling needs.

Administer and oversee expenditures & revenues related to departmental budget, including student fee and billing revenues.

Supervises, recruits, trains and evaluates professional & contracted employees.

Consults with contracted physician, and psychiatrist services to provide high quality acute primary care; liaison with medical community members.

Oversees and maintains medical and pharmaceutical supply inventory.

Supervises medical and professional staff coordinating delivery of health and counseling services during the academic year.

Serves on the University Behavioral Intervention Team and other institutional & community committees to provide leadership on issues related to student health and counseling.

Ability to communicate effectively with college students, parents, staff members, and other university departments and personnel.

Regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.

Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

A Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or related field. CRNP preferred

3-5 years of supervisory experience working within a university, counseling setting, or medical facility

Alabama License in good standing.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and techniques of healthcare management

Knowledge of planning and budgeting methods

Knowledge of current trends in college health

Experience working in a college, school system, or an adolescent healthcare facility

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of other employees

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Familiarity with computerized systems for health care delivery and health care administration

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