(On-site) Director, Carruth Center for Counseling & Psychological Services - Student Life

About the role

The Director of Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCCPS) provides visionary leadership and comprehensive oversight for all clinical, administrative, and operational functions within the CCCPS. The Director will be responsible for budget planning and management, oversight of program staff, including full-time and part-time staff and clinical trainees. The Director works closely with key WVU leadership, faculty, staff, and clinicians to advance an integrated, high-quality system of care to meet the behavioral health needs of WVU students and promote student well-being and institutional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive, innovative vision for student mental health services.
• Develop and support a coordinated and integrated system of care that reduces barriers to care across WVU Medicine, WVU wellness initiatives, public health programs, and community providers.
• Provide support, executive leadership, and education regarding student mental health to senior administration and campus partners.
• Ensure strong stewardship of financial, human, and technological resources to support scalable, accessible, and high-quality delivery of integrated clinical care.
• Establish priorities in conjunction with the strategic vision of the Division of Student Life, the Office of Student Well-being, and the needs of the University community.
• Represent CCPPS on leadership bodies, University committees, and WVU Medicine partnerships, advancing institutional priorities and fostering collaboration.
• Build, mentor, and sustain a high-performing clinical and leadership team, ensuring professional growth, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee all administrative and clinical operations, including effective organizational structure, appropriate staffing, and optimal service delivery systems.
• Lead recruitment, training, supervision, evaluation, and retention strategies to ensure a highly qualified, licensed, diverse, and clinically responsible workforce.
• Provide threat, crisis, and risk assessment as needed and requested by University partners.
• Coordinate and supervise crisis intervention response processes and systems for CCCPS, including providing clinical back-up and supervision for the leadership team and on-call clinicians.
• Provide supplemental clinical services for students during times of high demand and/or high case complexity.
• Develop and implement a robust system of quality assurance, safety monitoring and improvement, utilizing data tracking and assessment to inform ongoing evaluation of service effectiveness, student needs, and reach.
• Ensure a qualified and clinically capable workforce through focused recruitment and the advancement of high-quality training and professional development for CCCPPS staff, including continuing education to maintain licensure and ensure state-of-the-art clinical excellence in student mental health, risk assessment and management, and multicultural counseling.
• Oversee the management of CCPPS fiscal resources, including budget development and tracking and resource allocation.
• Maintain accreditation of CCPPS services through the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) and the American Psychological Association (APA) accredited predoctoral Internship training program.
• Ensure appropriate compliance with university rules and regulations, ethical guidelines, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Licensure in West Virginia or eligibility for licensure within six months of hire.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees. From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures. At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers. Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact.

To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.