Assistant Director of Counseling & Psychological Services - Clinical and Outreach Services

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Counseling & Psychological Services - Clinical & Outreach Services provides organizational leadership in university mental health initiatives in collaboration with the Director and other members of the CAPS leadership team. Specifically, this position oversees the Community Liaison services, including Let’s Talk, as well as other outreach programs and group services. This position may also oversee some of the generalist counselors within CAPS as needed. The Assistant Director guides the vision for ongoing staff development, supervises a team of Counselor Therapist staff, and provides direct clinical services in a limited capacity.

Requirements

Masters degree in social work with “C” or “R” designation (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD or PsyD)
A minimum of 5 years of work-related experience.
Licensed in New York State.
Experience supervising, managing, and leading a diverse clinical team as well as supervising the clinical work of others.
3 years of clinical supervision experience.
Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to create working partnerships across a variety of academic systems within higher education.
Proficiency in mental health interventions with diverse populations, mental health administration, and integrated health systems.
Experiencing setting and measuring program outcomes.
Proficiency using electronic health record management systems.
Proficiency in a language in addition to English desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversees the Community Liaison services, including Let’s Talk, as well as other outreach programs and group services.
May oversee some of the generalist counselors within CAPS as needed.
Guides the vision for ongoing staff development.
Supervises a team of Counselor Therapist staff.
Provides direct clinical services in a limited capacity.