Associate Director Counseling Center

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $83,500 - Midpoint: $112,700 (Salaried E13)

Department/Organization: 840101 - Counseling Center

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; on-call rotation

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Associate Director of the Counseling Center assists with the oversight of direct service, training, and administrative functions necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Counseling Center through management and coordination of specified program(s) and/or area(s) of service. Provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students and supervises students in the mental health professions.

Additional Department Summary: The Associate Director Counseling Center provides oversight for the center’s clinical training programs. Oversees and builds an internship program for psychologists in training, with the goal of achieving APA accreditation. Assists with oversight and management of the Counseling Center. Provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students and supervises students in the mental health professions.

Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies requiring a high degree of sophistication of thought and creativity routinely. Serves delegate for the Executive Director in their absence as needed.

Adjusts work schedule during low clinical utilization periods, employing a larger percentage of their time on training activities than what is outlined, and during high clinical utilization periods, employing a larger percentage of their time on clinical duties than what is outlined. Rotates on-call throughout the year for crisis intervention services.

Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Responsible for holding staff accountable for completion of required training.

Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology degree and three (3) years mental health experience. Psychologist License in the State of Alabama in good standing or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal, communication, advocacy, and mental health intervention skills. Superior time and task management skills, including the use of departmental resources to stay up-to-date on student needs. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills (word processing and email). Ability to work flexible and evening hours. Ability to work with multi-cultural populations. Ability to effectively interact with University community members. Ability to use sound judgment and competently manage critical incidents. Thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems

Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA approved program and three (3) years practice in a university or college clinical setting, with demonstrated increase in administrative responsibility, particularly in the area of American Psychological Association (APA) accredited Doctoral Internship Programs.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.