Assistant Director of Outreach Services/Licensed Psychologist, UNLV Student Wellness [R0152973]
About The Position
Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking an Assistant Director of Outreach Services/Licensed Psychologist. CAPS is an IACS-Accredited center within the Student Wellness unit, which includes various departments focused on student health and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve a diverse student population within a dynamic, integrated service model. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The Assistant Director of Outreach Services (ADOS), under the direction of the CAPS Executive Director, will oversee CAPS Outreach, Social Media & Technology, and Wellness Promotion. The ADOS will ensure policies and practices align with safe, effective, and professional conduct, state and federal laws, licensure requirements, accreditation standards, and UNLV/Nevada System of Higher Education mandates. The position is responsible for disseminating and ensuring adherence to UNLV/Student Wellness Unit/Division of Student Affairs philosophies and standards. The ADOS will integrate outreach and prevention programming into counseling center activities, manage resources, and oversee the development, interpretation, and execution of outreach policies and procedures. Clinical services include individual, couples, and group counseling, initial consultations (intake evaluations), crisis assessment and intervention, and outreach programming and consultation. The ADOS will provide direct clinical supervision and training to clinical trainees and/or psychological assistants. As a member of the CAPS leadership team, the ADOS will assist with departmental strategic planning and leadership responsibilities, including administrative supervision of Wellness Promotion staff and student workers. UNLV is a designated Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Title V-Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Title III-Asian American and Native American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized for its ethnic diversity. The ideal candidate will work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities. CAPS also offers an APA-accredited Doctoral Psychology Internship Program and an active practicum training program.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of related professional experience.
- One year of comparable supervisory experience with clinical trainees.
- Demonstrated experience and training in generalist counseling.
- Licensed as a Psychologist and attain licensure as a Psychologist in Nevada by the start date.
- Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- Experience in supervision and training.
- Proficiency in brief therapy and group counseling.
- A desire to work in a collaborative setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must pass a background screening.
- Must be in compliance with the Student Wellness Center Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with coordinating outreach programs in higher education with progressive administrative experience.
- Candidates from an APA-accredited graduate program.
- Candidates from an APA-accredited internship program.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight for CAPS Outreach, Social Media & Technology, and Wellness Promotion.
- Ensure policies and practices are in accordance with safe, effective and professional conduct, state and federal laws and mandates, licensure requirements, accreditation standards, and UNLV/ Nevada System of Higher Education mandates.
- Ensure ongoing integration of outreach and prevention programming into the overall counseling center activities while being mindful of resources.
- Oversee the development, interpretation, and execution of outreach policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical services including individual, couples, and group counseling, initial consultation (intake evaluation), crisis assessment and intervention, and outreach programming and consultation services.
- Provide direct clinical supervision and training to clinical trainees and/or psychological assistants.
- Assist with departmental strategic planning and leadership responsibilities.
- Provide administrative supervision of Wellness Promotion staff and student workers.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
