Rhode Island School of Design
Director, Counseling & Psychological Services
Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Director, Counseling & Psychological Services to join Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides a range of mental health services to help RISD students improve emotional, interpersonal, and academic functioning.
The Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is responsible for overseeing the provision of services that address the psychological and psychiatric needs of the students of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), including needs assessment and evaluation, individual and group counseling/psychotherapy, psychiatric consultation and treatment services, 24-hour coverage for mental health emergencies, and crisis intervention throughout the calendar year. The Director provides vision and leadership for CAPS, and through the hiring and supervision of staff and consultants, assures the provision of high quality, culturally competent clinical and outreach services that are consistent with the highest ethical standards.
The Director is responsible for creating consistent operating principles and ensuring collaboration with others in achieving the strategic goals of the college and the Division of Student Life. Collaborating with other departments within Student Life (the “student affairs”/student services” Division at RISD) as well as other campus partners, the Director advises on situations and policies having a mental health component. The CAPS Director also serves as a member of the Student Life leadership team.
The Director of Counseling & Psychological Services actively engages other campus leaders such as the Director of Health Services and other staff in Student Life to develop, evaluate, recommend, and implement, as approved, comprehensive behavioral health initiatives that incorporate multicultural diversity, inclusivity, and social justice concepts and principles.
We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
Essential Functions:
Hire, train, evaluate and provide vision, skilled leadership, and clinical oversight to and management of the staff, and consultants in CAPS. Conduct regular CAPS meetings for planning, administration, and staff supervision. This includes providing clinical supervision to staff and completing mid-year and final evaluations. Specifically, directly supervise the Associate Director for Training, and the Associate Director for Clinical Care; indirectly supervise all CAPS staff. Oversee and manage counseling services, including development of appropriate procedures and systems. Initiate and manage referral program appropriate to the student needs. Together with the CAPS staff, liaise with community mental health professionals in hospitals, private practice, agencies, and surrounding colleges and universities. Assure the provision of culturally appropriate services to diverse populations of students. Assure compliance with current licensing regulations, professional ethics and confidentiality standards. In collaboration with Health Education and Promotion, design and assist with implementation of campus programming and outreach related to wellness. Provide education and training to the RISD community regarding mental health issues, CAPS services, and student success, based on industry standard best practices. Manage the CAPS budget and purchasing operations. Responsible for the delivery and management of daytime and on-call emergency services. Provide urgent consultation as appropriate to students referred by College faculty, staff, parents/ family to assess safety and recommend plans for treatment and follow-up. Provide recommendations as appropriate regarding medical leave and return from medical leave. Offer consultation and training to faculty and staff regarding students of concern. Participate in student of concern/behavioral intervention team and medical readmit meetings. When appropriate, conduct needs assessments, organize and lead time-limited individual therapy, facilitate off-campus referrals, and provide outreach services, depending on administrative demands. Maintain accurate and timely electronic records using RISD’s electronic medical record system (Titanium). Run reports, standard and ad-hoc, from electronic medical record program to help manage clinical demand and to inform policymaking and other administrative decisions. Provide other assessment and planning documentation when necessary. Manage Protocol Services procedures and serve as the after-hours on call counselor with the Associate Directors, and other CAPS staff (as needed). Update policy additions / changes based on experiences with the current protocol and a variety of student situations.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Must be licensed in Rhode Island or be license-eligible and obtain Rhode Island licensure within 6 months of hire, Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program is preferred. Commitment to the developmental orientation of CAPS. Seven to ten years’ experience working in mental health settings, with several years working in college mental health, with leadership experience. Experience and skill in the delivery of appropriate clinical, outreach, and consultative services to diverse populations of students. Commitment to working with diverse clients including international students, individuals from ethnically / racially diverse backgrounds, and individuals representing various sexual orientations and gender identities. An appreciation for the arts and the artist’s mind and view of the world. Successful experience in administration of a psychological care center including experience with strategic planning, program planning, budgeting, and personnel matters. Well-developed skills of team management, coalition building, and operation in interdisciplinary environments. Highly effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to leadership. Ability to articulate a comprehensive philosophy of psychological services and to provide leadership in the assessment of programs and services. Ability to work collaboratively with Health Services and Health Education and Promotion staff to create an integrated model of wellness. Ability to identify and implement digital technology tools to enhance mental health services. Demonstrated experience with computer information systems, Titanium preferred. Must be accessible after hours for consultation with front-line clinicians and administrators. Experience managing response to crisis situations. Experience working as part of a Student Life (“student affairs”) support team, and experience navigating complex, decentralized environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of student development theory and psychological / college counseling trends and literature preferred.
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Work hours are not confined to weekdays but also include on-call evenings and weekends. May require local travel to facilities off campus.
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
555EX
Work Modality
Hybrid-eligible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Salary Grade Structure
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a Director, Counseling & Psychological Services to join Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides a range of mental health services to help RISD students improve emotional, interpersonal, and academic functioning.
The Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is responsible for overseeing the provision of services that address the psychological and psychiatric needs of the students of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), including needs assessment and evaluation, individual and group counseling/psychotherapy, psychiatric consultation and treatment services, 24-hour coverage for mental health emergencies, and crisis intervention throughout the calendar year. The Director provides vision and leadership for CAPS, and through the hiring and supervision of staff and consultants, assures the provision of high quality, culturally competent clinical and outreach services that are consistent with the highest ethical standards.
The Director is responsible for creating consistent operating principles and ensuring collaboration with others in achieving the strategic goals of the college and the Division of Student Life. Collaborating with other departments within Student Life (the “student affairs”/student services” Division at RISD) as well as other campus partners, the Director advises on situations and policies having a mental health component. The CAPS Director also serves as a member of the Student Life leadership team.
The Director of Counseling & Psychological Services actively engages other campus leaders such as the Director of Health Services and other staff in Student Life to develop, evaluate, recommend, and implement, as approved, comprehensive behavioral health initiatives that incorporate multicultural diversity, inclusivity, and social justice concepts and principles.
We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
Essential Functions:
Hire, train, evaluate and provide vision, skilled leadership, and clinical oversight to and management of the staff, and consultants in CAPS. Conduct regular CAPS meetings for planning, administration, and staff supervision. This includes providing clinical supervision to staff and completing mid-year and final evaluations. Specifically, directly supervise the Associate Director for Training, and the Associate Director for Clinical Care; indirectly supervise all CAPS staff. Oversee and manage counseling services, including development of appropriate procedures and systems. Initiate and manage referral program appropriate to the student needs. Together with the CAPS staff, liaise with community mental health professionals in hospitals, private practice, agencies, and surrounding colleges and universities. Assure the provision of culturally appropriate services to diverse populations of students. Assure compliance with current licensing regulations, professional ethics and confidentiality standards. In collaboration with Health Education and Promotion, design and assist with implementation of campus programming and outreach related to wellness. Provide education and training to the RISD community regarding mental health issues, CAPS services, and student success, based on industry standard best practices. Manage the CAPS budget and purchasing operations. Responsible for the delivery and management of daytime and on-call emergency services. Provide urgent consultation as appropriate to students referred by College faculty, staff, parents/ family to assess safety and recommend plans for treatment and follow-up. Provide recommendations as appropriate regarding medical leave and return from medical leave. Offer consultation and training to faculty and staff regarding students of concern. Participate in student of concern/behavioral intervention team and medical readmit meetings. When appropriate, conduct needs assessments, organize and lead time-limited individual therapy, facilitate off-campus referrals, and provide outreach services, depending on administrative demands. Maintain accurate and timely electronic records using RISD’s electronic medical record system (Titanium). Run reports, standard and ad-hoc, from electronic medical record program to help manage clinical demand and to inform policymaking and other administrative decisions. Provide other assessment and planning documentation when necessary. Manage Protocol Services procedures and serve as the after-hours on call counselor with the Associate Directors, and other CAPS staff (as needed). Update policy additions / changes based on experiences with the current protocol and a variety of student situations.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Must be licensed in Rhode Island or be license-eligible and obtain Rhode Island licensure within 6 months of hire, Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program is preferred. Commitment to the developmental orientation of CAPS. Seven to ten years’ experience working in mental health settings, with several years working in college mental health, with leadership experience. Experience and skill in the delivery of appropriate clinical, outreach, and consultative services to diverse populations of students. Commitment to working with diverse clients including international students, individuals from ethnically / racially diverse backgrounds, and individuals representing various sexual orientations and gender identities. An appreciation for the arts and the artist’s mind and view of the world. Successful experience in administration of a psychological care center including experience with strategic planning, program planning, budgeting, and personnel matters. Well-developed skills of team management, coalition building, and operation in interdisciplinary environments. Highly effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to leadership. Ability to articulate a comprehensive philosophy of psychological services and to provide leadership in the assessment of programs and services. Ability to work collaboratively with Health Services and Health Education and Promotion staff to create an integrated model of wellness. Ability to identify and implement digital technology tools to enhance mental health services. Demonstrated experience with computer information systems, Titanium preferred. Must be accessible after hours for consultation with front-line clinicians and administrators. Experience managing response to crisis situations. Experience working as part of a Student Life (“student affairs”) support team, and experience navigating complex, decentralized environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of student development theory and psychological / college counseling trends and literature preferred.
Union:
No
Work Schedule:
35 hours per week; 12 months per year
Work hours are not confined to weekdays but also include on-call evenings and weekends. May require local travel to facilities off campus.
Employment Status:
Full-time; Exempt; Regular
Grade:
555EX
Work Modality
Hybrid-eligible
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Salary Grade Structure
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.
The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
For internal use only - Job Family:
Counseling & Psychological Services #J-18808-Ljbffr