Associate Director, Counseling Center

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The University of Cincinnati Counseling and Psychological Services (UC-CAPS) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for Associate Director, Clinical Services Position and join our energetic, multidisciplinary, culturally informed collaborative team of mental health professionals.

It is a very exciting time at UC-CAPS! We have a culture focused on organized teamwork, work-life balance, and respect in all our relationships. We are a multidisciplinary team of dedicated culturally-responsive mental health professionals serving the needs of our diverse student population.

Over the past year, UC-CAPS has expanded services within the embedded counselor model, increased access to students through innovation, and achieved APA accreditation for our psychology internship. Other positives about the position are competitive salary and benefits, optional partial remote work, and tuition remission for self and dependents.

Manage the day-to-day administration of the Counseling Center whose primary function is two-fold: training for the field of professional psychology and providing psychological services to students of the University of Cincinnati.

• Responsible for the overall direction of the Counseling Center and coordination with the university community (Clinical Services, Outreach, and Community Engagement). 
• Prepare, submit and administer the departmental annual budget, as well as authorize and approve expenditures, allocation of funds, and hiring process.
• Provide support of the American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited Internship Training Program.
• Develop and maintain strong communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team; including coordinators of the AOD Services, Outreach, Equity and Inclusion, Testing, Assistant Director of Training, Directors of Student Affairs and the Associate Vice President.
• Provide clinical supervision for graduate trainees.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Doctoral Degree of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) or Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.). 

• Must be licensed or licensed eligible as a psychologist, social worker, or clinical counselor in the State of Ohio.
• License must be achieved within six (6) months of date of employment.

Five (5) years of clinical experience post degree, with two (2) years in college counseling, with demonstrated two (2) years evidence of increasing supervisory and administrative responsibilities over time.

• Earned doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university program, and completed APA Accredited internship.
• Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity within an organization, team, and/or campus environment
• Knowledge of some electronic health record programs
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $60,503.95 - $90,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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