Director of Counseling Services

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JOB DUTIES

Leadership and Administration

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of Counseling Services. Collaborates with the Associate Director of Counseling Services and the Operations Manager of Integrated Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services.

• Develops and implements policies and programs around service-delivery, ethical/legal practices, staff development, and resource utilization.

• Directly supervises three clinical staff, the Associate Director of Counseling Services, the Senior Mental Health Counselor, and the Psychiatrist.

• Manages the Counseling Services budget.

• Prepares monthly and annual reports regarding utilization, trends, and performance indicators.

Clinical and Counseling Services

• As a member of the clinical care team:

  • Provides individual and group counseling to students, addressing developmental, interpersonal, or psychological challenges.

  • Screens clients for psychological disorders, coordinates referral for further evaluation, and documents all clinical interactions.

  • Maintains clinical records to document counseling contacts. Participates in clinical staff meetings Obtains clinically relevant professional development that is also necessary to maintain professional licensure.

  • Serves on the on-call rotation (approximately one week per month) in a remote capacity (phone) providing crisis evaluation, triage, disposition planning, and coordination with campus partners. Serves as on-call back-up throughout the academic year. Serves as the primary on-call counselor during June and July.

  • Works collaboratively with the Integrated Care Team (Health Services, and Trinity Sports Medicine) supporting individual students who require care collaboration between care teams.

• Serves as a clinical expert within the team, offering guidance and support on difficult cases and establishing operational protocols.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Provides expert counsel to TU HEART, the behavioral intervention/case management team. Leads counseling involvement in crisis interventions and post-ventions.

• Serves as a resource and consultant to faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and external health professionals on student health and psychological issues.

• Directs the development of liaison relationships with campus departments, faculty, student organizations, and external partners to advocate for and integrate mental health resources within the larger campus community.

Strategic Planning

• Leads analysis of campus needs, and advocates for necessary resources, staff, or program adjustments for Counseling Services.

• Is responsible for writing the Annual Report (in collaboration with the Associate Director of Counseling Services) each June.

• Collaborates with the Integrated Counseling, Health, and Wellness Services leadership to develop departmental learning outcomes, performance indicators, and strategic planning.

• Participates in university committees, advocating for mental health policies.

Program Development and Implementation

• Directs initiatives to develop, implement, and assess mental health programs and services that align with the university's mission and respond to the student population's needs.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.

• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.

• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required:

• A doctoral degree from an accredited counseling or clinical psychology program, counselor or counselor education program, or clinical social work program.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Ten years of experience as a mental health professional post-licensure.

• Three years of full-time experience in a college or university counseling center, which may include a year-long, full-time internship and/or post-doctoral fellowship in a college or university counseling center.

Preferred:

• Experience in a leadership position within a college or university counseling center, such as Clinical Director, Clinical Training Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, Assistant Director, or Associate Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, strategic planning, and crisis management skills.

• Exemplary ethical decision making, with an ability to hold (and advocate for) ethical boundaries.

• Advanced knowledge of mental and physical health issues impacting young adults.

• Proficiency in developing and implementing health and wellness policies.

• Proficiency in public speaking and written communication.

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of college health issues, mental health regulations, and therapeutic practices.

• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

• Proven leadership capabilities in clinical, educational, and crisis settings.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must be licensed in Texas (e.g., LPC, LCSW, Psychologist); if not licensed in Texas, must become licensed in Texas within 18 months of beginning employment in order to remain eligible for reappointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

• A commitment to work in a diverse environment and to positively contribute to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University.