Director, Center Counseling and Psychological Services; Hybrid - Student Affairs

Position Summary

Scheduled

Hours:

37.5

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a proven leader and psychologist professional for the position of Director, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. The Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Health and Well-being and provides direction for the development and implementation of mental health services responsive to a diverse student population and campus community.

• Develop and implement coherent philosophy, policies, and procedures, including strategic planning and goal setting, for mental health service operations with input from professional staff members.
• Maintain and retain confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Oversee coordinated work, ethics, and productivity of all employees working remotely and/or in multiple locations on campus.
• Provide direct and indirect clinical responsibility including individual, conjoint/group counseling, clinical supervision, outreach programming, and consultation services to the university community as defined by administrative policies; coordinate crisis intervention services and postvention and emergency response as needed.
• Maintain professional development and credentials.
• Provide administrative direction to the Associate Director for Clinical Services, CCPS; oversee procedures that monitor delivery, quality, and quantity of counseling services, identify service objectives, and evaluate preventative outreach programs.
• Provide administrative direction to the Associate Director for Training, CCPS; oversee all levels of the training program and monitor delivery, quality, and quantity of counseling clinical services.
• Provide input into the Counseling and Psychological Services budget; develop training and education materials for staff; ensure credentialing for all provider staff.
• Participate in local, state, and national professional associations as agreed upon with the AVC.
• Recruit, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate professional staff members.
• Serve on university committees as assigned and participate in policy formation and program development.
• Build cooperative relationships with other on-campus departments and St. Louis psychological and community agencies; serve or designate service on the Care and Concern and Campus Threat teams; assist with administrative duties associated with the student medical leave/return process; maintain current files and arrange for inactive files; oversee collaboration with the Office of the General Counsel on legal matters impacting the center or the university.
• Promote counseling services by developing publicity materials, including web page design and updates, speaking at orientation programs, attending university social events, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Normal office environment.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Office equipment.

Doctorate in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, counselor education, or a closely related discipline.

Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

No specific work experience is required.

Not applicable.

• License eligible in the state of MO with expectation of being licensed within 12 months.
• Licensed in Missouri as a Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, LCPC, or similar.
• Minimum five years of successful experience as a staff member in a clinical and/or counseling setting, with at least one year in a clinical and/or supervisory capacity.
• Administrative experience in a university counseling center.
• Experience and vision in supporting marginalized populations.
• Ability to develop and implement culturally informed interventions that address diverse needs and foster inclusive environments.
• Knowledge of mental health centers in a college health setting.
• Effective communication with staff members.
• Skill in counseling staff members with performance issues.
• Skill in mentoring staff members to grow in their positions.
• Personal attributes enabling effective representation of mental health issues within the university community.

Grade: G16. Salary Range: $96,000.00 - $ annually.

Benefits include:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians, etc.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave. Family care resources for continued…