Director Mental Health Services

Position Information

Posting Number: S06899P
Position Title: Director Mental Health Services
Department: Counseling & Psych Services
Location: Arlington
Position Status: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., may require availability outside normal business hours.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for CAPS, including strategic planning, policy development, and assessment.
• Analyze and share Counseling Center data annually with the VPSA office to support assessment, transparency, and strategic decision-making.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff; ensure appropriate licensure and training.
• Oversee delivery of counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach services.
• In the event of a student mental health crisis, the Director may be required to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Manage departmental budget, resources, and contracts; ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, federal, accreditation, and ethical standards, including risk management.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and remain current with emerging research, best practices, and mental health trends affecting college-aged students.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to support student mental health initiatives.
• Act as a campus consultant/educator regarding the scope of CAPS services, challenging mental health situations, and assessment of risk.
• Maintain a small counseling caseload to remain clinically engaged and informed about student needs.
• Serve on university committees as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology.
• Licensed in the State of Texas.
• Significant progressively responsible clinical and administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising licensed mental health professionals.
• Demonstrated experience with crisis response and campus threat assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directing or managing a university counseling center.
• Experience with budget development and management in higher education.
• Experience with departmental assessment.

Other Requirements

• Workplace and Eligibility Conditions: Work involves direct exposure to individuals experiencing psychological distress.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes, see UTA Employee Benefits.
• CBC Requirement: Criminal background check required.
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Include employment history and education details in the application.

Requirement Questions

• What is the highest level of education attained?
• Are you a licensed mental health provider in the State of Texas?
• How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
• How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?
• Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.