Assistant Director for Training and Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Counseling and

The assistant director for training reports to the associate director for training. The assistant director and the associate director for training are responsible for coordinating and providing oversight for the training program and operations. The individual in this position will assist with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure adherence to the highest clinical standards, applicable state and federal statutes, local health and safety laws and regulations, student life risk management policies, and professional codes of ethics. This individual works with the associate director of training to oversee training concerns, supervision, licensure, continuing education, teaching and onboarding of new hires. The assistant director for training holds responsibility for fostering IDEA awareness, knowledge and skills as related to center training. The assistant director for training holds responsibility for the practicum and advanced practicum training programs operated by the CWC, including responsibility for the recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of master’s interns, doctoral practicum, and advanced practicum students. The individual in this position also provides direct clinical supervision and training to master’s interns, practicum and advanced practicum doctoral students, and unlicensed staff as needed. They are responsible for maintaining program records as required by accrediting bodies and professional standards. The assistant director for training works closely with the clinical, crisis, outreach, digital/technology, and fiscal areas of the center to ensure quality assurance and training for all trainees and new hires. They are also responsible for maintaining ongoing relationships with the Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education programs to ensure excellence in training with regard to their past, current, and future students. The assistant director for training works with the Training Program Assistant regarding training support activities. The individual in this position is expected to participate in national/regional professional organizations and activities pertaining to their role. In addition to the administrative duties described above this position may carry a modest clinical case load which will include the following: individual, couples, and group counseling, clinical consultation, outreach programming, and clinical supervision. This position may also include teaching, research and other scholarly activities/responsibilities. In the absence of the associate director for training, the assistant director for training will supervise all training operations in accordance with Counseling and Wellness Center policies and procedures. The may include running training meetings and attending leadership team meetings. This assistant director for training may be deemed an essential employee which may require reporting to work during an emergency.

About the Counseling and Wellness Center

Mental health services at the University of Florida have historically held a strong importance and distinction in the campus community. The CWC is one of the oldest counseling centers in the country, established in 1931. The CWC is a vibrant, multidisciplinary, multicultural, and creative center, actively engaged in the advancement of compassionate psychological services, outreach, and training. The CWC is a dynamic part of the Division of Student Life and is highly utilized by students and other campus constituents seeking a variety of mental health services.

Our staff consists of 57 counselors in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, and counselor education. In addition, the psychiatry staff of the Student Health Care Center shares one of our two facilities. CWC is home to a large training program for graduate students in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education and a doctoral psychology internship accredited by the American Psychological Association. Members of our staff are cohesive, collegial, engaged, and share a passion for working in collegiate mental health. The CWC is a learning organization as clinical service, training, outreach, and professional development are informed by research, local data, and benchmarking with national trends and peer institutions. The CWC identifies closely with the vision, values, and guiding principles of the UF Division of Student Life.

The CWC provides:

• Group, couples, and individual counseling for students with psychological, emotional, academic and/or relationship concerns
• Crisis intervention for students experiencing a personal crisis or emergency
• Stress management and biofeedback services
• Outreach, prevention, and educational programs for students, faculty, and staff
• Consultation services for students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of students
• Training and supervision to counseling, psychology, and graduate students from pre-practicum through post-doctoral residency
• Assessment and referral services
• Teaching, research, and scholarship

Region Description

UF is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university with membership in the Association of American Universities, ranking among to top 5 public universities in the United States. It is the state’s oldest university, among the nation’s most academically diverse public schools, with 50,000 students and a 2,000-acre campus. The Counseling and Wellness Center is part of the Division of Student Life and accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS). The campus is located in Gainesville, a community usually ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States. Gainesville has its own urban forest with canopy coverage for 60% of the city. The city of Gainesville is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby are many recreational lakes and rivers; the north Florida beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are just a short drive away. UF consistently attracts world-class performing arts. Sports fans can enjoy Gator athletics, with UF ranking among the nation’s 10 best athletic programs in both men’s and women’s sports.

Minimum Qualifications :

Clinical Assistant Professors must (1) have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology or counseling from an APA or CACREP accredited doctoral program; and (2) be licensed as a mental health professional or psychologist in the state of Florida. Employment with the University of Florida is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications :

The successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities

• Minimum of three years professional experience in a mental health setting with at least one year in a student counseling or student mental health setting.
• Administrative/Leadership experience. Ability to work in and with large complex systems
• Demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to multicultural issues/social justice and proven ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups
• Demonstrated ability to conduct brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ethics pertaining to all mental health fields in Florida.
• Demonstrated skills in providing outreach and prevention services.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise trainees
• Knowledge of developmental issues in University populations.
• Knowledge of intermediate computer skills, e.g. Windows, Word. Ability to work with and learn various software programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and organizational skills required to develop and maintain policies and procedures for the CWC in the area of training.
• Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage multiple clinical, consultation, and/or outreach situations and to coordinate these efforts as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Energy to flexibly manage the professional demands within a counseling center with high utilization rates while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships.
• Demonstrated skills to conduct crisis management; short-term individual, group and couples counseling/psychotherapy; care plan formulation and recommendations
• Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals, standards and ethics

Required Application Materials

Persons interested in applying for this position should apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu . Electronic applications are required, along with submission of vita, and cover letter and three letters of recommendation. Anyone requiring special accommodations to complete an application should contact the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Natasha Maynard-Pemba: maynpem@ufl.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure full consideration, vitas, cover letters, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted no later than November 5, 2021. The University of Florida is an AA/EO employer and acts in compliance with all aspects of the ADA. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences with working with diverse students, faculty and staff and working in a multicultural environment.

Web Address

www.counseling.ufl.edu

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. Because the university is committed to building a broadly diverse educational environment that fosters multicultural skills, applicants should include in their cover letter information about how they will further this objective.

The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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