Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Supervisor

The Pennsylvania State University • Abington, PA

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About The Position

The Penn State Abington Division of Student Affairs seeks a dynamic and engaging individual, who is committed to advancing student health and wellness initiatives, support and provide supervision to the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) unit . The CAPS Supervisor , w orking collaboratively with campus and community partners, is responsible for developing programs, initiatives, and resources that promote holistic student health and wellness. The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Supervisor provides leadership and oversight of mental health services for students. This role includes direct clinical care, supervision of CAPS clinical staff, operational management, and collaboration with campus stakeholders. CAPS is a unit within Student Affairs, committed to holistic development, equity, and belonging for all students. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication , and organizational skills. They will be flexible, creative, empathetic and demonstrate a desire to work in a student-facing, fast-paced environment, as part of a student-focused team that promotes and cultivates an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. The position requires working on some evening and weekend events .

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related mental health field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors with at least five to eight years of experience in a related field.
• A background in a college counseling center setting including experience in management/supervisory roles
• Familiarity with the clinical, legal and ethical aspects of treating college students.
• Experience with crisis management response skills.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with counseling staff and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services, including individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to Abington students.
• Provide leadership through clinical meetings with CAPS staff as well as meetings with campus stakeholders.
• Coordinates the hiring and evaluation process for CAPS .
• The Director provides clinical supervision to professional CAPS staff .
• The Director will also provide leadership working with staff ( licensed and unlicensed) to establish services, priorities, procedures, and programs to best meet the needs of our students.
• Manages operations and serves as the budget administrator for CAPS .
• S erve as p rimary point of contact for campus constituencies and family members who seek consultation.
• Serve on campus committees such as Behavioral Threat Management Team , Emergency Management Team and Senior Back Up rotation .
• W ill keep open communication with the Commonwealth Campus liaison at Penn State University Park CAPS.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees