Assistant Director/Training Director

Posting Details

Working Title
Assistant Director/Training Director
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/19623
Vacancy Number
E515
Position Number
1129
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Department
Counseling Center - 40240
Division
Student Affairs - 40000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Assistant Director/Training Director provides leadership to the Counseling Center clinical training program and assists in the design of other training opportunities and works collaboratively with Center administrators to develop/maintain appropriate clinical training experiences. This position is a critical member of the Counseling Center Leadership Team.
Responsibilities include:

• Ensures the availability of meaningful training experiences for post-doctoral fellows and other training participants
  
• Coordinates and conducts training seminars
  
• Ensures adherence to Licensure Board requirements
  
• trainees to develop a professional identity
  
• Provides clinical and program supervision
  
• Assists with managing staff interactions with the Training program
  
• Engages in appropriate professional practice as outlined by legal and ethical standards
  
• Participates in the development and delivery of proactive, psycho-education programming initiatives as needed
  
• Participates in the after-hour /on-call rotation providing general and clinical supervision services, as needed
  
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with campus colleagues in order to provide services which meet the assessed needs of campus
  
• Provides consultation and training services for the campus community
  
• Completes administrative duties as requested or assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will serve as a Counselor if masters-prepared, with a doctorate degree the position will serve as a Staff Psychologist.

Experience in providing crisis intervention services and working within a university counseling center with an active training program is also required; Familiarity with clinical training and providing clinical supervision is required. Experience in developing and providing psycho-educational programming for a college-aged population is required.

Current licensure / certification or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in the State of North Carolina is required. Once licensed, NC licensure must be maintained to remain eligible for employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 5-years licensed as a psychologist in any state with ability to transfer licensure to North Carolina
  
• Demonstration of progressive increases in responsibility at a Counseling Center
  
• Participation and involvement in professional associations or organizations relevant to training
  
• Involvement in the planning and implementation of psychology clinical training programs.
  
• Sound administrative, organizational, managerial, program development and data-analytical/evaluation skills.
  
• A strong interest in working with underserved/under-represented student populations
  
• Education, training and experience providing didactic training on topics related to clinical practice and program evaluation.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Counseling Center provides general counseling for students (individual, relationship, and group); development and delivery of outreach programming; consultation services (including targeted campus training efforts) for campus constituencies; crisis intervention services, referral services, and training services (including didactic training and clinical supervision) for early career psychologists and participants in the Center’s pre-licensure training program.

College/School Information

The Division of Student Affairs consists of fourteen functional departments, each of which is responsible for providing a variety of student support, service, and educational programs which are accessible to all members of the university community. The staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom. We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Special Notes to Applicants

To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

Also, please provide a cover letter that describes which specific skill set you are interested in and your work experience that will support being successful in this role. Three or more professional references are required.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year
12 Months
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date
01/11/2021
Posting Close Date
02/26/2021
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
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