Associate Director, Director of Embedded & Connected Counseling Programs

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

21h

About The Position

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in either Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-Accredited program, master’s degree in social work with clinical focus from a CSWE-Accredited program, or master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP-Accredited Program.
Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor: Licensed as an LISW or LMHC in the State of Iowa by date of hire. Psychologist: Possession of a valid State of Iowa license as a psychologist. License must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Minimum of two years of relevant post degree experience providing mental health counseling
Extensive written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Extensive proficiency providing counseling to adolescents and young adults
Ability to respond to emergency situations effectively, professionally, appropriately and in a timely manner.
Extensive understanding of and commitment to creating and providing a welcoming and respectful environment in the delivery and management of counseling center services.
Extensive experience (typically 1-3 years) in program development, administrative supervision, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple behavioral health sites.
Extensive experience (typically 1-3 years) in coordinating and implementing strategic plans and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
Extensive experience (typically 1-3 years) in managing conflicts and working toward optimal resolutions.
Working knowledge of providing clinical supervision to trainees.
Working proficiency with office support tools and electronic medical records software (e.g., word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets, electronic health records); preferably Microsoft Office and Titanium EHR.

Nice To Haves

Previous university or college counseling center experience, preferably in an environment with an embedded counseling program or model
Experience building/growing a successful embedded mental health program in a collegiate environment or similar.
Experience and interest in research and data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and operational oversight for Embedded Therapists across multiple sites.
Maintain a clinical caseload, offering individual, couples, and group counseling using a brief therapy model.
Conduct diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of emotional and functional concerns; prepare timely clinical documentation.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with best practices and ethical standards.
Design, deliver, and evaluate adult learning and competency‑based training programs for staff and trainees.
Supervise, train, and evaluate Embedded Therapists and graduate‑level trainees.
Prepare data‑driven reports, analyze trends, and provide annual evaluations of the embedded counseling program.
Monitor organizational adherence to clinical standards, policies, and evolving industry practices.
Lead communication strategies for implementing new policies, practices, and program initiatives.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among staff, clients, and university partners.
Coordinate and evaluate training delivery, ensuring alignment with schedules, needs, and organizational goals.
Consult with departments regarding embedded counseling structure, cost, benefits, and operational logistics.
Participate in university committees and represent counseling services to stakeholders.
Manage budgets, financial records, and resource allocation for embedded counseling sites.
Support research, data collection, and analysis related to mental health services and program outcomes.