ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, managerial position, and days of work and hours are Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the “NL” category of employment (non-fixed work week) and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. It is the policy of the College to grant hour for hour compensatory time off, with advance approval, only when employees are required to work on a regularly scheduled day off, Saturday, Sunday or a holiday. Time earned must be used within one fiscal year from the time it is earned.
JOB SUMMARY
Working in the Center for Health and Counseling Services the Associate Director of Counseling Services reports to the Director of the Center for Health and Counseling Services and is responsible for the overall clinical management of the day-to-day operations of the unit, supervising the clinical staff and overseeing the graduate training program. The Associate Director provides psychological services to Ramapo College students including individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psycho-educational programming, and consultation with faculty, staff and students. The Associate Director acts as the Director’s designee regarding administration, clinical services, crisis response, and consultation when the Director is absent or when designated by the Director to do so.
Examples of DutiesDUTIES
Coordinates the Center’s clinical services including managing the triage, emergency coverage and drop-in hour schedules, staff caseloads, and psychiatric services.Serves as the point person for all incoming clinical concerns and consultations with staff and faculty.Provides supervision to, conducts performance evaluations, and makes reappointment recommendations for all clinical staff.Serves as the point person for contracted tele-health company and manages any clinical issues.Conducts clinical assessments and provides crisis intervention services.Provides culturally responsive and affirming individual and group counseling, often with more difficult cases. Conducts mandated assessments for students at risk for anger/threat assessment.Consults with other campus units on mental health issues.Provides training and educational outreach to student groups, faculty, and professional staff regarding mental health issues.Participates in a rotation with the Director to provide consultation to the Center’s after-hours crisis response service (ProtoCall).Coordinates the Center’s electronic database (Titanium).Uploads monthly Titanium data reports to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH).Coordinates and overseeing the Counseling Services’ website.Responsible for updating and managing the Center’s policy and procedures manual and graduate training manual on an annual basis.Assists the Director with assessing students who wish to return from an Involuntary Leave of Absence or Medical Leave of Absence and oversees coordinating the student’s care.Assists the Director in establishing, implementing, and assessing short and long term unit goals.Compiles statistics and utilization reports as necessary.Coordinates the Graduate Training program which includes leading the selection and ranking process of trainees, communicating with prospective trainees; coordinating the new-trainee orientation; overseeing weekly didactic and clinical trainings; point person to trainees’ academic programs and general oversight of the program.Maintains appropriate documentation of training-related activities, such as trainee contracts, certificate of insurance.Monitors all trainees’ progress and manages any problems that may need remediation.Provides supervision to graduate students.Other duties as assigned by the Director, Vice President of Student Well-Being.In the Director’s absence, will supervise all operations of Counseling Services (including ENHANCE, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Program and Health Education). QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
Licensed Master level professional with degree in mental health, psychology, or social work (LCSW, LPC)4 years of post-licensure clinical experience, preferable in a college counseling center, which will include, 1- -3 years of experience providing clinical supervision to staff/employees
Preferred requirements:
NJ Licensed Psychologist with a Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology2 years of post-licensure clinical experience, preferable in a college counseling center, which will include,1-3 years of experience providing clinical supervision to staff/employees
OTHER EXPERIENCEKnowledge of current trends and practices in counseling centers.Previous experience in the leadership, and/or coordination of counseling center administrative functions (clinical and/or training service delivery) with experience in managing staff and teams.Proficiency in working with back-end Titanium scheduling system, CCAPS, and CCMH data.Ability to manage complex crises and/or clinical situations and to provide related supervision, training, and consultation with a commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.Commitment to diversity and inclusion and prioritizes these values within the delivery and management of clinical services.Strong program development and evaluation skills required for clinical utilization tracking, clinical services training, outcome assessment, quality assurance and utilization review; and reporting data out when needed in presentation or report form.Strong critical thinking and organizational skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in conducting brief psychotherapy.Experience conducting performance evaluations. Supplemental InformationEEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
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