Associate Director of Counseling Center - Statesboro, United States - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Counseling Center

Job Summary

Monitor the provision of direct mental health services at the University Counseling Center based on Counseling Center policies and procedures.

Ensure adherence to best standards and practice for university counseling centers based on Counseling Center Model, ethical codes, IACS accreditation standards, American Psychological Association accreditation standards, applicable State and Federal statutes, local health and safety laws and regulations, and Georgia Southern University risk management policies and procedures.

Provide administrative and counseling supervision to counseling staff members, as assigned by Executive Director.

Provide direct mental health services to students, outreach programming and professional training to the Georgia Southern community on a variety of mental health issues, mental health training, and supervision to counseling center trainees, and consultations to faculty and staff regarding college student mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance of relevant center accreditations
• Compile, monitor, and report to the Executive Director data regarding services provided by the Counseling Center staff
• In the absence of the Executive Director have oversight and responsibility for Statesboro campus counseling center services
• Serve as Direct report for Counseling Center staff, as assigned by Executive Director
• Provide supervision toward licensure for new counseling center staff, as assigned by Executive Director
• Maintain clinical databases
• Oversee center research
• Provide individual, relationship, and group therapy to Georgia Southern students
• Provide crisis on-call service in rotation with other clinical staff
• Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students as needed
• Participate in various training programs housed within the Counseling Center
• Provide clinical supervision to practicum students and Doctoral Interns
• Provide outreach programming and consultations to campus community
• Maintain all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards of practice for Licensed Psychologists in the state of Georgia
• Coordinate one or more areas of Counseling Center service as requested by Executive Director
• Maintain compliance with Counseling Center policies and procedures
• Provide crisis/triage assessment and response to students as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Ph.

D. or Psy.
D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Other Required Qualifications

• Licensure as a Psychologist and ability to obtain Licensure as a Psychologist in Georgia within three (3) months of start date

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of post-licensure related work experience
• Experience providing clinical and administrative supervision

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
• Familiarity with principles and practice of using statistical analyses
• Familiarity with APA and IACS accreditation standards

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a university counseling center
• Experience with data presentation
• Experience with public speaking
• Experience with crisis intervention

Proposed Salary

$79,000 - $85,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to assess crisis situation and provide intervention
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to manage a caseload of individual, couples, and group therapy clients
• Ability to document clinical interactions using Electronic Medical Record system
• Ability to adapt to College Counseling Center Service Models
• Demonstrated ability to present outreach programming on mental health topics
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledgeable about APA Ethical Codes, ACA Ethical Codes, Georgia legal statutes pertaining to provision of mental health services, and IACS accreditation standards
• Knowledgeable about counseling theories, mental health diagnoses, interventions, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes
• Understanding of social, developmental, and psychological issues and challenges faced by students with higher education

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective clinical and therapeutic skills to foster positive therapeutic relationships with students
• Effective public speaking skills

Apply Before Date

April 3, 2024

Application review may begin on March 20, 2024.

Contact Information

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Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Maintain continuous licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Georgia

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources:

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be flexible and able/willing to work beyond the 40-hour work week, including nights & weekends, when required
• Ability to respond onto the Georgia Southern University Campus (Armstrong) within 1 hour when scheduled as the on-call clinician
• Ability to be contacted by phone in the event of a campus emergency/crisis/critical incident
• Work generally performed in an office environment

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

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