Counseling Assistant Director, Clinical Administration
- Employer
- Emerson College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 9, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Job Details
Counseling Assistant Director, Clinical Administration
Target Hire Date
10/25/2021 - 1 month to go
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Maintain and improve the process and procedures that facilitate the daily operations of the counseling team: coordinate outreach programming, provide psychological evaluation, short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management, and outreach to our students.
The Assistant Director, in coordination with the Associate Director, Clinical Coordinator, and Associate Dean of Counseling, Health, and Wellness, supports the process and procedures that facilitate the daily operations of the counseling team, including outreach programming. The Assistant Director provides psychological evaluation, short-term psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management, and outreach to the student body. Additionally, the Assistant Director consults as needed with other departments on campus regarding psychological emergencies and mental health issues.
Your Team: Counseling and Psychological Services
Key Partners: Counseling, Health, and Wellness, Student Success, Campus Life
Report To: Associate Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Direct Staff Reports: 0 Student Workers this position supports: 0
This position provides emergency responses outside of "normal business hours" and even possibly when the College is typically closed.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee scheduling and monitor conflicts day to day, including
management of clinician absences and clinical coordinator
support
- Monitor liability insurance and licensing for staff.
- Serve as backup to Associate Director and Clinical Coordinator
as needed.
- Maintain CITL certification to participate in IRB-approved
programs, including MGH research study.
- Coordinate group programs
- Organize clinical schedule, including staff meetings and on
call
- Coordinate technical support & record management for the
unit
- Coordinate crises management plan with emergency response
team
Your Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in practicum and post graduate training program.
Provide supervision to 1-2 trainees per year, present 1-2 case
conferences per year, and teach in joint trainee
seminars.
- Provide outreach and programming offerings to the campus
community, including training of resident assistants, crisis
debriefings, and workshops.
- Communicate regularly with center staff on clinical and
administrative matters and enhance departmental collaboration and
quality of care provided to students by attending scheduled staff
and clinical team meetings, case conferences and individual
supervision as assigned
- Provide emergency daytime coverage for students in acute
crisis, triage needs, arrange outside administrative, transport,
and medical/hospital intervention as needed; consult with involved
professionals, college staff, and family or friends when indicated;
follow all ethical, legal, and clinical standards of
confidentiality.
- Participate in on-call rotation, responding to after-hours
emergencies as needed.
- Participate in external professional associations to maintain
and extend clinical knowledge and expertise and to develop and
deepen referral networks for students requiring specialized
services off-campus
- Sustain and deepen our knowledge base of best current practices
in psychology and college mental health with regular educational
activities and conference attendance.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records by writing ongoing case
notes, intake and termination summaries in accordance with
Massachusetts state laws.
- Function as an integral part of the leadership team at ECAPS,
and provide input on policies, procedures, and daily operations of
the Center.
- Assume administrative and clinical leadership in the absence of
the Director.
Your Qualifications:
- Doctorate or master's degree in counseling or clinical
psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy.
- Licensed or license eligible in Massachusetts.
- Advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge of psychotherapy,
assessment of severe psychopathology, crisis intervention,
administrative and supervisory experience.
- Knowledgeable of psychological trends on college campuses and
legal issues related to providing direction in a college counseling
center; ability to effectively work with students from a broad
range of backgrounds and life experiences
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and team
building
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- 3-5 years of clinical supervisory and administrative
responsibilities in a college or university counseling
center
- 5-8 years of direct clinical experience working with people
from diverse cultures, ideally college-aged students.
Work Environment:
- Usual office conditions
- Infrequent lifting, not more than 10lbs
Grade of Position: A17E
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
Hiring Range: $67,666.00 - $70,932.00
11 month position paid over 11 months
To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Assistant-Director--Clinical-Administration_JR002779
About Us
Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.
Diversity Statement
Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu
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Emerson College enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 49 states and more than 70 countries. Its main campus is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources such as the Office of Internationalization & Equity, the Social Justice Center, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.
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