Director, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (Hybrid) - Student Affairs

Washington University in St. Louis • Clayton, MO

4d • $96,000 - $169,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

WashU's Division of Student Affairs seeks a proven leader and psychologist professional for the position of Director, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services. The Division of Student Affairs advances the educational mission of the university through resources and experiences outside the classroom that prepare our students for lifelong success. The Director of the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Health and Well-being and provides direction for the development and implementation of mental health services that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population and campus community.

Requirements

• Education: Doctorate
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, counselor education, or other closely related discipline.
• License eligible in the state of MO with the expectation of being licensed within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed in the state of MO as a Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, LCPC, or similar state-specific license.
• Minimum five years of successful experience as a staff member in a clinical and/or counseling setting, with at least one year in a clinical and/or supervisory capacity.
• Administrative experience in a university counseling center.
• Demonstrated experience and vision in supporting marginalized populations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement culturally informed interventions that address diverse needs and foster inclusive environments.
• Knowledge of mental health centers in a college health setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff members.
• Ability to counsel staff members having performance issues.
• Ability to mentor staff members to grow in their respective positions.
• Personal abilities and attributes that enable effective representation of mental health issues in the university community. These should include personal qualities and leadership skills that enable effective interaction with, and the ability to gain the respect of, counseling staff, colleagues, administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement coherent philosophy, policies, and procedures, including strategic planning and goal setting, for mental health service operations with the input of professional staff members.
• Responsible for the maintenance and retention of confidential client record keeping system according to current legal and ethical standards.
• Responsible for overseeing the coordinated work, ethics, and productivity of all employees working remotely and/or in multiple locations on campus.
• Provide direct and indirect clinical responsibility to include, but not limited to, individual and conjoint/group counseling, clinical supervision, outreach programming, and consultation services to the university community as defined by administrative policies.
• Coordination of mental health crisis intervention services and postvention and emergency response as needed.
• Maintain professional development and credentials.
• Provide administrative direction to the Associate Director for Clinical Services, CCPS,.
• Oversee procedures that monitor the delivery, quality, and quantity of counseling services rendered by Counseling and Psychological Services including the identification and attainment of service objectives and the evaluation of preventative outreach programs/consultation efforts.
• Oversee agreed-upon accreditations.
• Provide administrative direction to the Associate Director for Training, CCPS.
• Oversee all levels of the training program and monitors the delivery, quality, and quantity of counseling clinical services rendered therein.
• Oversee agreed upon accreditations.
• Provide input into the Counseling and Psychological Services budget.
• Develop training and education materials for staff.
• Ensure credentialing for all provider staff.
• Participate in local, state, and national professional associations as agreed upon with the AVC.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, development, and evaluation of professional staff members.
• Serve on university committees as assigned and participate in university policy formation and program development.
• Build cooperative relationships with other on-campus departments and St. Louis psychological and community agencies.
• Serve or designate service on the Care and Concern and Campus Threat teams.
• Assist with administrative duties associated with the student medical leave/return process.
• Responsible for maintaining current files and arranging for inactive files.
• Oversee collaboration with Office of the General Counsel on all legal matters impacting the center or the university.
• Promote counseling services by further developing publicity materials, including web page design and updates, speaking at orientation programs, attending university social events, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees