Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

About the role

The Associate Director reports directly to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. They assist in managing on-site counseling services, directly supervise a team of five staff clinicians, provide direct clinical service, oversee alcohol and other drug services, and act with the authority of the director in her absence.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of mental health services and educational outreach programs fostering the safety and well-being of the campus community for a team of five staff clinicians.
• Develop and monitor yearly unit goals and objectives.
• Evaluate and assess service provision and programs for the unit and develop new programs to improve and expand services to meet current and future needs of the University community.
• Provide direct supervision and management of a cohort of the counseling center staff.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule/assign, evaluate and recommend reappointments, and oversee promotions and disciplinary actions for assigned department staff.
• Ensure compliance with continuing education requirements, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Oversee the implementation of counseling center policies and staff performance standards as well as updating the department’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Supervise the provision of routine and emergency individual psychological consultation, assessment, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals, by assigned staff.
• Supervise the assessment and diagnoses of specific psychological conditions and disorders by assigned staff and contracted service providers.
• Administrate alcohol and other drug use services and manage the implementation of emergency management procedures for responding to mental health and other emergencies at the University.
• Coordinate care and/or provide trauma debriefing services in the aftermath of campus emergencies.
• Maintain professional relationships with mental health agencies and clinicians in the community to establish an off-campus referral base for students, faculty, and staff requiring specialized or long-term treatment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology or a relevant field.
• Minimum four years of full-time professional work experience in a university counseling center or related setting.
• Current valid license as a psychologist, social worker or counselor in the State of New Jersey.
• LCSW or LPC with commensurate experience.
• Ability to work as needed on an on-call basis after normal business hours.
• Demonstrated competence in time limited individual and group counseling with diverse populations.
• Proven ability and commitment to successfully working with diverse and underrepresented groups.
• Well-developed knowledge base and ability to assess/intervene with developmental concerns, especially those of young adults.
• Strong ability to build collegial relationships within the University and surrounding community.

Preferred

• Past supervisory experience.

Skills

Psychologist (preferred)

Benefits

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Pay

$123,000.00 - $133,000.00 Annually

Schedule

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Contact Information

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/.

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/.