Associate Director Of Counseling And Psychological Services

Job Summary

Within one of the nation's most transformative universities, SJSU's Student Wellness Center (SWC) fosters student opportunity in a revolutionary way by preparing students to maintain lifelong health and well-being. The Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services for the SWC provides leadership and management functions for the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) clinical service delivery to achieve this vision campus-wide. SJSU's 37,000 diverse students include undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students in online and in-person programs. Under the direction of the Director, the Associate Director provides oversight to clinical services provided to the campus community. Further, the incumbent will provide clinical consultation to SWC employees and to the campus community around mental health, including mental health emergencies and will serve as a member of the SWC leadership team. The incumbent also supports the collection and analysis of data related to clients and clinical services. Further, as a licensed psychologist, the Associate Director will provide psychotherapy, outreach, workshops, consultation, supervision and crisis response. This position supports the development of policies and procedures for the CAPS unit in adherence to federal, state, and system guidelines for the provision of mental health.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of schedules, crisis response, and the provision of clinical services for Counseling and Psychological Services
• Provide consultation to the SWC and the campus at large on mental health concerns, including service on the campus Behavioral Intervention Team
• Management of counselor faculty within the Counseling and Psychological Services department, including clinical supervision for unlicensed clinicians
• Provide oversight for clinical training programs
• Assist with departmental administrative functions, including budget, service reports, and data collection
• Provide brief individual, relationship and group psychological treatment for SJSU students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of, and experience with clinical and personnel applications of various aspects of diversity (e.g., sexual orientation, gender identity, religious practices, disability, racial and ethnic diversity)
• Ability to be sensitive and responsive to student needs
• Maintains dignity and self-control in difficult situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing, punctuation and spelling
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence, reports and procedure manuals
• Ability to establish and maintain successful strategic collaborations across departments and divisions within a University
• Strong management skills including ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Demonstrated leadership experience with ability to effectively manage change and resolve complex problems independently
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and responsive skills to establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to promote administrative innovation, quality customer service, teamwork, open channels of communication, and a safe work environment
• Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, good judgment and discretion
• Knowledge of psychological counseling in a clinical, academic setting
• Knowledge of crisis management and intervention

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field
• Licensed as a psychologist
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in mental health counseling services
• Experience providing individual and crisis counseling to college age clients
• Experience supporting, coordinating, and/or supervising clinical doctoral training programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in University Counseling Centers and the provision of brief therapy in that environment
• At least one (1) year of experience with administrative, budget, and personnel leadership responsibilities
• Experience working in and with multi-cultural, diverse populations

Compensation

Classification: Administrator III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,000/month - $10,500/month

CSU Salary Range: $6,250/month - $20,063/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San Jose State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• License/Certifications

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: December 14, 2023 through January 3, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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Equal Employment Statement

San Jose State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).