**Director CMHC / Student Affairs

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001228P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title **Director CMHC / Student Affairs
Advertising Pay Range $124,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College Student Affairs
Primary Unit Counseling and Mental Health Center
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Dept Head/Chair/Director
Position Control Number 6212
Suffix 01
Contingency Code 5
FTE
1
Contract Basis Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 07/01/2024
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Non-Tenure Track
Rank Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type On-going
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The University of Idaho, the leading public flagship institution for the state of Idaho, is seeking a new Director for the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). The new Director will be responsible for the overall direction, management, and clinical leadership of a multi-disciplinary and talented team 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). The position must be a licensed psychologist and/or can become licensed in Idaho and will be a full-time, 12-month clinical faculty appointment with the rank of associate or full professor. This position in ineligible for tenure. We are searching for well-qualified candidates who show support and commitment to our institutional and departmental mission, values and goals.
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 join a multidisciplinary team and spend the majority of their time providing oversight for the programs within the CMHC which includes clinical services to students entailing initial appointments, crisis intervention, individual counseling and case management activities within the CMHC’s established clinical model. The CMHC offers a broad range of clinical services which include individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatric services, psychological assessment, alcohol and other drug programming, biofeedback and trauma-informed treatments.
The Director will also be expected to engage in scholarship and creative activities which may include professional presentations, program development and/or research and publications. The Director will be expected to maintain an active scholarly research agenda which will include a successful record of publications, presentations at professional meetings, and service on graduate student committees. The position will be 80% service and leadership; 15% scholarly and creative activities; and 5% Outreach. Licensure as a psychologist in Idaho within one year of the start date is a requirement of this position.
Rank will be determined by the ways in which the candidate meets the criteria in the unit and Student Affairs bylaws.
Unit/Department Summary
The CMHC is the primary provider of psychological services for the University of Idaho student population. The CMHC offers individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric services, psychological testing, alcohol and other drug programming, outreach, campus liaisons and consultative services. The CMHC utilizes a developmental model, focusing on personal development, coping skills, treatment, and wellness within a brief therapy framework. The CMHC also has an APA accredited doctoral internship in professional psychology. The University of Idaho and the CMHC are committed to serving the wide range of needs of our campus community and we are actively seeking a colleague who shares in this commitment.
Administrative Summary
The successful candidate will serve as the chief psychologist for the university and provide administrative supervision to a multidisciplinary staff of mental health practitioners, including psychologists and masters 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 at 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.
Contingency Description
This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year and employee may return to their faculty appointment, upon 60 days written notice.
Teaching & Advising 0%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 15%
Outreach & Extension 5%
University Service & Leadership 80%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications
  • Completed doctorate in counseling/clinical psychology from an APA accredited program
  • 5 years experience of progressive leadership within a mental health clinical settings
  • Eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in the State of Idaho
  • Experience in providing clinical services to an adult populationn
  • Experience in providing culturally competent services to a diverse client population
  • Experience in providing risk assessment and crisis intervention
  • Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment 
  • Ability to respond to critical university incidents after hours and/or weekends
Preferred Qualifications
  • Leadership and directorship experience in a clinical setting
  • Experience in a University Counseling Center
  • Demonstrated history of scholarly research and publications
  • Demonstrated history of scholarly presentations at professional conferences and meetings
  • Experience serving on behavior intervention teams
  • An 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
  • Professional skills and commitment to working with students, colleagues, and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds, life experiences, abilities, and perspectives
  • Multi-lingual skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date 03/18/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants, please click here (bit.ly/43nNbVt ) to apply for the Director position. Nominations and expressions of interest in the Director position are also encouraged. Please direct them along with any questions or to [email protected] .
For 1st consideration, please apply by April 26, 2024.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

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