DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES

The **Director of Counseling Services** shall have the primary responsibility for providing leadership and direction to the University Counseling Center. The role involves overseeing a comprehensive approach to student mental health counseling services, mental health awareness programs, and primary supervision of the University Counseling Services staff. The Director of Counseling Services will have direct supervision of undergraduate and master’s level psychology and counseling practicum students, along with consultation and outreach to the community. This position will report directly to the Dean of Student Life.

**Essential Functions:**

* Collaborate with university administrators and faculty on student issues and contribute to crisis response efforts.
* Conduct intake interviews and administer a variety of tests, including aptitude, skills, and personality assessments. Implement alcohol and depression screenings.
* Provide individual and group counseling to students, ensuring adherence to FERPA, HIPPAA, and other legal requirements for Student cases/records.
* Deliver outreach workshops and lectures to promote mental health and wellness.
* Maintain up-to-date clinical notes on clients and supervise management of all files and notes in accordance with compliance measures.
* Demonstrated experience providing culturally informed clinical experiences to diverse and underrepresented populations.
* Act as a campus resource on mental health issues and attend relevant training seminars and staff meetings.
* Interact with staff and students professionally and ethically, referring students to private/community agencies when necessary.
* Provide clinical supervision to practicum students and serve on university-wide and divisional committees.
* Ensures the appropriate planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting on conducted activities.
* Displays the ability to establish rapport for healthy and therapeutic relationships.
* Demonstrates consistency and flexibility in response to varying circumstances.
* Exhibits calm and supportive demeanor in psychological emergencies/crises.
* Represent the Assistant Vice President for Student Life as needed.
* The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Professional and personable presentation to students and staff.
* Handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
* Analytical and decision-making skills, organizational and time management skills.
* Interpersonal skills to work with diverse constituents.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite, LinkedIn Learning, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Familiar with Jenzabar technology suite for higher education.
* Attention to detail, adaptability, dependability, professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
* Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

**Minimum Requirements:**

* Master's degree required, Ph.D./PsyD psychologist, 7 or more years of counseling field experience: higher education experience and LICDC preferred.
* Experience with PTSD, PDD, LD, and ADHD is valuable.
* Outpatient experience in a brief treatment model working with emerging adults is helpful.
* Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends.

**Pre-Employment Requirements:**

* Criminal background check

**Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.** In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.