Associate Director, University Counseling Center

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities. Learn more information here! PURPOSE The Associate Director is responsible for providing oversight for the University Counseling Center's clinical services and related staff management and administrative duties. The Associate Director supervises clinical staff; assists with departmental strategic planning and assessment of services; assists with coordination of the electronic health record system, and serves as an administrator and liaison to key campus stakeholders in the absence of the Director. The Associate Director also provides psychological treatment and crisis intervention to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, consultation and outreach services to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi community, and serves on university committees.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or psychology field.
Licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist in Texas or ability to obtain Texas licensure within 6 months of hire.
Eight (8) years of post-masters professional counseling experience in a counseling center or outpatient counseling setting.
Additional education may be considered as a substitution for minimum experience requirement: Doctoral degree in psychology field with six (6) years of related experience in a counseling center or outpatient counseling setting
Demonstrated program development, coordination, and evaluation experience
Demonstrated experience with mental health clinic administration
Experience supervising licensed clinical staff in a university counseling center or similar entity
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate employees.
Ability to establish priorities, goals and objectives for mental health clinic.
Strong decision-making and organizational leadership skills.
Demonstrated competency in providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and triage services to adolescents or young adults in an outpatient clinical setting
Experience in assessment and intervention of individuals with a range of disorders and serious mental health concerns, including trauma and life-threatening crises.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and high level of professionalism and professional ethics.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty and administrators
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records systems
Multicultural awareness and multicultural counseling competency.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology or closely related field
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor or Licensed Psychologist in Texas.
Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience in a university counseling center or outpatient counseling setting.
Eight (8) years of professional post-masters counseling experience in a college counseling center.
Experience providing clinical supervision and training to master's level counseling trainees in a college or university counseling center.
Experience with running reports and administration of Point and Click or similar electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight for the day to day operations of the University Counseling Center's clinical services and clinical service delivery model.
Assists with departmental strategic planning, implementation of identified goals and initiatives, revisions to departmental procedures and paperwork, and evaluating and assessing the center operations to optimize service delivery.
Assists with coordination of electronic health records system including clinician schedule management.
Ensures quality management and adherence and compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards in all areas of service delivery.
Represents the University Counseling Center in the absence of the Director.
Assist with back-up on-call coverage for contracted on-call service (Protocall)
Provides supervision, guidance, consultation and direction to 3-5 designated clinical staff
Provides consultation and guidance to triage counselors regarding clinical dilemmas and crises.
Provide professional counseling services including intake and clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, brief individual and group counseling, consultation, and referrals.
Maintain documentation of services within electronic medical records system in an accurate and timely manner.
Provide back-up triage counselor-on-duty services as needed.
Participate in biweekly case conferences and informal case consultation to coordinate client care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serves on JED campus committee, attends monthly meetings, and assists with JED campus framework implementation.
Serves on the THRIVE 365 committee and assists with planning of THRIVE campus events.
Serves on the behavior intervention team (BIT), attends weekly meetings, and provides consultation as needed to the BIT team case manager and chair.
Provide consultation and outreach services to students, campus and community members related to mental health issues and student concerns
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Dual Career Partner Program
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. 12-15 paid holidays each year.