Director of Counseling Services, Health and Wellness Services

Department
Student Life

Job Posting Title
Director of Counseling Services, Health and Wellness Services

Job Description

The Director of Counseling Services in Health and Wellness Services oversees the functional areas of personal counseling, the Drug, Alcohol, and Wellness Network (DAWN), Student Accessibilities Services, Prometric National Testing Center, and Testing Services. This position supervises personal counselors, practicum, and internet students, and front office administrative staff. The employee works independently under the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, and will receive minimal instructions with respect to the details of most assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a master’s degree in counseling, clinical or counseling psychology, or social work.

• Licensed or license-eligible in professional field within the State of Kansas.

• Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

• At least 2 years supervising staff.

• Commitment to diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinically licensed within the State of Kansas.

• Doctorate in counseling, clinical or counseling psychology, or social work.

• Administrative experience in higher education counseling and/or Student Affairs.

• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems.

• A history of increasing responsible supervisory experience. 

Priority Deadline: March 14, 2024. Review of applicants will begin immediately following the priority deadline.

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership, staff development, and supervision of university support staff, unclassified professional staff, and student employees in the counseling area within Health and Wellness Services.
• Oversee on-site counseling training program and supervision of practicum and intern students.
• Oversee Counseling Budgets.
• Serve on university committees as assigned including the Behavioral Intervention Team.
• Provide assessment, treatment, community referral, and crisis intervention services
• for students, faculty, and staff (personal counseling)
• Conduct weekly case staffing meetings and coordinate assignment of counseling cases
• Help staff develop and provide campus-wide outreach and prevention programs
• Plan, administer, and evaluate the services of Health and Wellness Services
• Monitor staff caseloads for equitable work distribution
• Review client files for purposes of quality assurance
• Assist in the selection and supervision of graduate assistants
• Link clients with other student support services on campus, as necessary
• Participate in Student Affairs assessment and annual review process
• Assist in managing Point and Click scheduling and electronic medical record software
• Provide oversight with after-hours crisis as needed

This description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: David Bollig, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-628-4401

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.