The University of Virginia’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for the position of Associate Director for Counseling Services. The Associate Director for Counseling Services is part of the CAPS Leadership Team within the Department of Student Health and Wellness. This position provides leadership and oversight of counseling services at CAPS. Job responsibilities include: 

Creates and maintains a master clinical schedule 

Monitors and manages wait times for intakes and screenings  

Ensures compliance with relevant ethical codes, state/federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures  

Collaborates closely with other Student Health and Wellness units, including Medical Services, the Student Disability Access Center, and Wellbeing services 

 Serves on and leads Student Health committees such as Patient Care Committee and the Mental Health Policies and Procedures Committee 

Leads the CAPS Clinical Services Committee  

Creates and updates templates and forms used for clinical documentation and information gathering  

Develops relationships and implements policies that foster strong interdepartmental collaboration and communication 

Provides supervision for CAPS counseling and care management staff, specifically psychologists, counselors, and social workers 

Supervises CAPS Office Manager and ensures coordination of front offices procedures with clinical services 

Helps with hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new staff 

Works jointly with Student Affairs colleagues, especially Care and Support Services, to provide comprehensive support to students  

Manages CAPS reenrollment process 

Reviews and responds to student requests to change counselors or extend services 

Along with Associate Director of Psychiatry, coordinates services with other counseling agencies on-Grounds (e.g., Women's Center, Ainsworth Clinic, Athletic Department) 

Participates in the Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) 

Maintains a small caseload (40% clinical expectation) and participates in the Emergency Consult Service 

Participates in afterhours crisis coverage rotation 

Participates in outreach and community consultation  

Offers didactic training and/or supervision as part of CAPS training programs 

Works closely with the Associate Director for Crisis Services to ensure smooth integration of emergency services and routine clinical flow  

Collaborates with the Director and Associate Director of Psychiatry to ensure that clinical initiatives are consistent with other mission-driven activities, most especially training and outreach 

Participates in discussions regarding personnel and agency planning 

Stands-in for Director as needed in upper-level administrative meetings.     

We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion who have a proven track record of reducing barriers and opening access to mental health care for all students, and especially those from underrepresented or marginalized populations. The ideal candidate will also be a team player with a commitment to promoting staff cohesion and contributing to a positive workplace culture. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree in related field  

Experience: At least three years experience

Licensure: Current licensure in a mental health discipline (Psychologist, LPC, LCSW) in the State of Virginia (or fully licensed within six months of hire) 

Qualified candidates must also possess the following experience (experience gained as an intern acceptable):  

Minimum of three (3) years of experience which includes the following:   

Working in a college counseling center   

Providing clinical services to diverse student populations 

Providing brief psychotherapy (maximum 12 sessions)  

Providing group therapy 

Providing crisis intervention to college students, including afterhours on-call 

Minimum of one (1) year of experience:  Providing clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed staff  and experience developing and delivering outreach programming on a college campus.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university program, and completed APA Accredited internship 

Experience working in an integrative care setting or participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team 

At least three years of post-licensure clinical experience 

Demonstrated experience in a leadership role 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard.  Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and health and drug screen. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits. Employees’ benefits package highlights include:

22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time offParental and Community Service LeaveHealth plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediatelyRetirement benefitsTuition and professional development benefits after six months of employmentEmployee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

This position will not sponsor applications for immigration.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please apply through the UVA job board, and complete an application online. Internal applicants please search \"Find Jobs\" in Workday. Include the following documents:

A CV/resumeA cover letterContact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

The position is open until filled and review of applications will begin in early October. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia click here.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.