Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

OVERVIEWThe University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Director of Counseling and Psychological Services position within the Center for Well-Being.

We anticipate the start date for this position to be after June 1.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITYThe University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibilityA generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibilityMedical, dental, and vision optionsEmployer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

JOB SUMMARYReporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Well Being, the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of Counseling and Psychological Services. This position will provide assessment of counseling staff clinical competencies, evaluating intake protocol, ensuring appropriate treatment planning and documentation, providing crisis intervention and management, expanding outreach initiatives, and developing a strong referral network. The ideal candidate for this position will provide leadership, vision, financial management, policy formation, assessment and strategic planning to support the integration of counseling within the Center for Well Being and the delivery of mental health initiatives and psychological services on campus. The successful candidate must also be dedicated to reducing barriers to care that exist for communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and other marginalized groups.

The Director manages and supervises an expanding department of licensed psychologists and other mental health providers, an APA accredited doctoral training site with doctoral interns and advanced practicum students to provide mental health services to the St. Thomas community. This is a full-time, 12-month University Staff position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. LeadershipProvide leadership that guides and supports staff, as the team implements strategic planning, policies, programs and processes that ensure the delivery of excellent and efficient integrated mental health services.Drive integration of the CAPS team into the CWB to provide an integrated mental health approach to care across the CWB’s three partner areas (Health Services, CAPS, and Health Promotion).Cultivate a culture of innovation that incorporates new ideas, modalities, and operational models in the provision of mental health services that address the growth in demand and increasing complexity of presenting conditions.Make decisions based upon alignment with and achievement of the Center for Well Being, Student Affairs, and institutional strategic goals, values and initiatives.Prepare operational reports and analysis that utilizes data driven assessment to identify student trends, establish metrics of success, and recommend appropriate programs and solutions.Serve as a spokesperson for the Center for Well Being and Counseling and Psychological Services to the university community, identifying communication needs and barriers to accessing care, creating avenues for increased awareness and utilization, and advising campus leaders on mental health related issues.

• Administration & OperationProvide supervision to an expanding team of clinical therapists and trainees, including the recruitment, hiring, training, development, and evaluation of personnel.Hold staff accountable for high performance and a highly engaged culture by articulating expectations, monitoring performance and providing consistent feedback.Serve as an inspirational and motivating leader, who exemplifies excellence in the delivery of integrated mental health services, and supports the professional growth of personnel.Participate in the doctoral training program through clinical supervision.Resolve problems and gain cooperation on matters where strong differences of opinions exist through the use of tact, discretion and judgment while maintaining good will.Ensure compliance of APA accreditation criteria, application of ethical and professional standards, and adherence to federal and state laws.Monitor and integrate best practices, student needs and trends in mental health care, and evolving standards and treatment methods in the profession.Work with CWB leadership team from a continuous improvement lens on development of efficiencies in scheduling and operational workflow to maximize clinical capacity.Responsible for the stewardship of resources through fiscal planning, prioritization of resource utilization, monitoring and management of the Counseling and Psychological Services budget.Oversee development and expansion of ADHD and Learning Disabilities testing program.
• Direct Client CareProvide counseling to St. Thomas community; conduct intake sessions, provide individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention to students, faculty and staff. Maintain electronic records and case notes in keeping with ethical, legal and professional standards of care.Serve as lead clinician and primary point of contact for parents, faculty, staff, and outside providers.Provide clinical consultation and supervision to clinicians on challenging or high-risk client issues.Provide 24-hour crisis intervention and emergency response as part of an on-call rotation schedule.
• Community Mental HealthRepresent the counseling staff as a member of UART (University Action and Response Team).Consult with the Dean of Students Office in emergency situations, provide assessment of students in crisis, and assist in the development and coordination of plans for students with complex psychological and behavioral issues, including re-entry procedures.Actively cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with external providers of mental health services for the purpose of referral and the coordination of a continuum of care for students.Provide support, training, and presentations for faculty and staff on issues affecting student mental health and behavior.Actively contribute as a thought-partner to an integrated and robust upstream approach to holistic student well-being within the Center for Well Being.Serve on St. Thomas Student Affairs Leadership Council and other committees as appropriate.Actively participate in student affairs activities on campus by serving as a volunteer, mentor, committee member and/or participant.Actively work with other campus departments in student persistence and retention efforts.

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum QualificationsMust hold independent clinical licensure as a PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical/Counseling PsychologySeven years of relevant and progressive professional clinical experience in administering collegiate mental health servicesMust be Licensed or license-eligible to practice independently in the State of Minnesota as a mental health professional Must be able to work on an on-call basis as a part of a 24/7 crisis response system that may require the person to respond to campus or a hospital/mental health facility after hours

Preferred QualificationsExperience working in an integrative health environment

HOW TO APPLYAll interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.