Associate Director of Counseling & Psychological Services

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•$99,648 - $115,682•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director for Clinical Services, reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is a key member of the leadership team. This role contributes to the department’s vision and strategic planning, serving as the CAPS representative (in the absence of the Director) when needed. The Associate Director oversees the daily operations of all aspects of clinical services, including the development of clinical scope and practice, staffing, and the continuous assessment and enhancement of service delivery of clinical care. In addition to supervising clinical staff, this position may provide some direct clinical services as needed. As a departmental leader, this role collaborates regularly with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the Cornell community is well-informed about CAPS services and fostering connections across the university to ensure students receive comprehensive care and support.

Requirements

Masters 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 7 years of work-related experience.
Licensed in New York State.
Demonstrated ability to manage clinical systems and partnerships and establish new ones as needed.
Experience supervising, managing, and leading a diverse clinical team.
Experience using electronic health record management systems.
Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and listening skills and the ability to speak to a wide range of audiences and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
Strong commitment to collaborative work, and a proven track record of successfully partnering with colleagues and other campus partners with varying work styles.
Demonstrates sound clinical judgment.
Exhibits initiative and thrives on developing innovative solutions and partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to create working partnerships across a variety of academic and student service systems within higher education.
Experience setting and measuring program outcomes.
Proficiency in a language in addition to English desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of all aspects of clinical services, including the development of clinical scope and practice, staffing, and the continuous assessment and enhancement of service delivery of clinical care.
Supervises clinical staff.
May provide some direct clinical services as needed.
Collaborates regularly with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the Cornell community is well-informed about CAPS services.
Fosters connections across the university to ensure students receive comprehensive care and support.
Contributes to the department’s vision and strategic planning.
Serves as the CAPS representative (in the absence of the Director) when needed.