Director of Counseling Services - UW Tacoma
ID: 101804
Application Deadline: 10/5/2024
Category: Student Affairs
Company: University of Washington
Job Locations: US-WA-Tacoma
Lead the charge in shaping the future of student well-being as the Director of Counseling Services at the University of Washington Tacoma, an innovative urban-serving campus with a mission to transform lives. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a dedicated team of clinicians, health promotion specialists, doctoral level clinical and counseling psychology trainees, ensuring high-quality, timely mental health services for a diverse and vibrant student population. You'll collaborate with university leadership to develop and implement wellness strategies that promote holistic student success. This is an exciting opportunity to drive initiatives that support student well-being and build community partnerships.
Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client, the UW Tacoma, is recruiting a Director of Counseling Services to join their team in Tacoma, WA. This is a great opportunity to lead a dynamic team dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness while making a significant impact on the student experience at a university deeply invested in its local communities and in student success.
Internally titled: Director of Psychological and Wellness Services
The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships.
About the Department
PAWS consults and collaborates with faculty, staff, administration, and other university departments to promote student development, build community and enhance the quality of university life. The Center employs evaluation and research to develop more effective services for students, to contribute to our profession, and to create new knowledge.
What's in it for You:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. The UW salary grade range for this position is $83,724 - $120,000, and the expected salary for this role is $100,000 to $120,000.
About the role:
The University of Washington Tacoma's (UWT) Psychological and Wellness Services (PAWS) provides high quality and timely mental health services and health promotion programming for UW Tacoma students. The Director leads a team of clinicians, health promotion specialists, doctoral level clinical and counseling psychology trainees, and student affairs professionals in developing and implementing a unit plan that meets the needs of UW Tacoma's diverse student population.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership, Administration, and Management (55%):
- Serve as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team.
- Facilitate long-range and annual planning that aligns resources of PAWS with UW Tacoma's strategic goals.
- Direct the day-to-day operations of PAWS, including administrative functions, clinical services, and health promotion efforts.
- Supervise licensed psychologists, health promotion specialists, and doctoral level interns.
- Manage the PAWS budget and ensure compliance with policies.
- Lead the creation of, and monitor compliance with, policies and procedures for clinical services.
Clinical Leadership (20%):
- Define and monitor expectations for clinical staff members.
- Consult with PAWS staff regarding student safety and confidentiality.
- Provide crisis, group, and couples counseling for enrolled students.
Clinical Supervision and Training (10%):
- Provide clinical supervision for doctoral interns and advanced doctoral practicum students.
Outreach and Education (10%):
- Provide consultation and training to university staff regarding student mental health.
- Collaborate to establish goals and strategies to improve students' mental health.
Other (5%):
- Serve on relevant committees pertaining to the work of PAWS.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program.
- Minimum of five years of professional clinical experience, including three years in college or university counseling centers.
- Five years or more experience supervising professional staff and trainees.
- Minimum three years administrative experience in a clinical setting.
- Commitment to serving a diverse population.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
