Assistant Director of Community Counseling Services - Pittsburgh, PA

This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the Role

The Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time staff member to serve as a mental health clinician and to direct counseling services provided at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Science’s (SHRS) Wellness Pavilion. The Assistant Director of Community Counseling Services will offer clinical mental health counseling services to residents of the Homewood and other areas served by the University of Pittsburgh. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health or designee and is embedded at the SHRS Wellness Pavilion in Homewood.

The SHRS Wellness Pavilion offers community residents a variety of student-led healthcare and educational services to foster health and well-being. The successful candidate will deliver counseling services, oversee clinical operations, supervise graduate students, participate in community engagement activities, and drive quality-improvement initiatives that advance patient outcomes and community health. This clinician will guide graduate students in the principles and practice of high-value, patient-centered care and will also provide services through the partner organization, Primary Care Health Services (PCHS).

Estimated start date: October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to graduate students delivering counseling services.
• Manage daily operations of the SHRS Wellness Pavilion behavioral health programs including service coordination, referral screening, and scheduling.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized intervention and treatment plans.
• Ensure quality assurance and adherence to clinical protocols and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff, clinical mental health professionals, and external partners.
• Maintain clinical documentation, data tracking, and utilize Electronic Medical Records (e.g., Medent).
• Support program outreach, training, and community engagement related to counseling services.
• Contribute to the development of strategic goals and plans for clinical services.
• Assist with human resource actions and identify funding opportunities, including preparing grant proposals.
• Serve as a key liaison with external partners including community organizations, referral sources, and other service organizations.
• Opportunities may exist to engage in community-engaged clinical research.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or a related field.
• Licensure or licensure-eligibility in Pennsylvania: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or licensed psychologist.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Strong background in evidence-based clinical intervention, assessment, and service provision for individuals with mental/behavioral health challenges.
• Experience providing individual, family, couples, and/or group counseling/psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and functional intervention.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and supervise graduate students.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and comply with ethical and legal standards.
• Strong cultural awareness/humility/competence and awareness of the influence of social determinants of health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical supervisory experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

This is an in-person position located at the SHRS Wellness Pavilion in the Homewood community of Pittsburgh, PA. Daily presence at the Wellness Pavilion or PCHS is required.

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement.