Associate Director, Counseling Services 998296

THIS POSITION IS OPEN FOR CURRENT XAVIER UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Xavier University Office of Counseling Services is seeking an Associate Director. The Associate Director is responsible for the delivery of clinical services, outreach, and consultation services to meet the psychological and behavioral needs of full time and part time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Xavier University. The Associate Director is a practicing mental health clinician whose primary responsibility is to provide counseling, crisis intervention, clinical/administrative supervision, outreach and consultation services to the university community. This role also supports the function of the Counseling Center Director in providing administrative duties including, but not limited to, program evaluation, quality assurance practices, as well as data collection and reporting processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides counseling and psychotherapy to students in individual and group formats; engages in triage, diagnostic interviewing, and development and implementation of treatment plans. Provides crisis intervention and emergency mental health services for students on campus, and through after hours on-call coverage. Provides group therapy and psychoeducational interventions to students. Maintains appropriate licensure.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned by the Counseling Center Director including data collection and reporting, as well as support in the implementation, maintenance, and daily utilization of Counseling Services electronic medical record system. Implements peer-review and quality control procedures.
• Conducts outreach services to the University community to disseminate information about wellness and mental health issues and their treatment. Attends and participates in professional development and conferences. Engages in program evaluation, quality assurance, and research. Participates on Student Affairs and University committees as requested.
• Supervises work of others, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and overseeing their productivity. May offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments, but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Master’s degree required. Doctorate preferred.
• 3-5 years in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of theoretical and applied models of interventions is required in order to deliver competent mental health services. Competence is required for the delivery of: counseling and psychotherapy, consultation, and training.
• Ohio clinical independent licensure (LPCC within 6 months of hire) required. Clinical supervision licensure (LPCC-S) endorsement preferred.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier University's website by October 10, 2024.  Candidates are asked to include with their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

External applicants will not be considered for this position.