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University of Idaho
Director, Counseling and Mental Health Center
Location: Moscow
Division/College: Student Affairs
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.0
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Director will be responsible for leading university-wide initiatives addressing student mental health and the overall direction, management, and leadership of a multi-disciplinary and talented team of twenty-two individuals that is charged with expanding and strengthening the range of mental health services provided to the students of the University of Idaho (both on the main campus located in Moscow and at the various distance/remote learning sites throughout the state).
This position will serve as the chief psychologist for the university and provide administrative supervision to a multidisciplinary staff of mental health practitioners, including psychologists, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and master's level clinicians. The position will have administrative responsibility for university mental health services, including psychiatry, case management, and oversight of 24-hour crisis intervention contracted service. The position will manage personnel issues, including the recruitment and hiring of positions, provide leadership for the CMHC administrative team, supervise a nationally accredited Testing Center, and direct CMHC operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities. The Director will provide administrative supervision for the CMHC's APA-accredited doctoral internship training program and provide oversight and management of electronic clinical record system, clinical outcomes, and quality assurance of CMHC programs. The Director may serve on two institutional behavior intervention teams (CARE and Threat Assessment) and will provide administrative supervision to the university suicide behavior assessment team. The Director is responsible for the CMHC's by-laws and promotion process, in conjunction with the Vice Provost for Student Affairs' office.
The Director will also be expected to engage program development to assist with furthering outreach to the student population campus. The Director will assist on committees for the exploration of an expansion of health and wellness facilities to assist with university growth and CMHC needs.
This position is a key leader within the Division of Student Affairs, retaining a seat on the Executive Director Leadership Team and reports directly to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA accredited program
- Five years of progressive leadership within a mental health clinical setting
- Experience in providing clinical services to an adult client population
- Experience providing risk assessment and crisis interventions
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Leadership and directorship in a clinical setting
- Experience in a university counseling center
- Experience demonstrating history of presentations at professional conferences and meetings
- Experience serving on behavior intervention teams
- Experience understanding of and appreciation for the intersection between clinical health services and behavioral health in an integrated model of patient care
- Experience providing psychological assessments to the adult population
- Experience in professional skills and commitment to working with students, colleagues, and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, life experiences, abilities, and perspectives
- Ability to communicate effectively in two or more languages
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
None
Required Licensures, Certifications or other
Posting Number: SP004628P
Posting Date: 10/17/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
Applicants, please click here http://bit.ly/43nNbVt to apply for the Director, Counseling and Mental Health Center position. Nominations and expressions of interest in the Director position are also encouraged. Please direct them along with any questions or to CMHCDIR@agbsearch.com.
For 1st consideration, please apply by November 15, 2024.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu
EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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About University of Idaho
Why U of I?
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Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
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