Director of Counseling & Student Wellness Initiatives

Overview

The Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining the College's philosophy on student mental health in alignment with institutional strategic plans. This role provides direct supervision to Counseling Services and is responsible for ensuring the continuity of quality mental health service delivery. Additionally, the Director works closely with other Enrollment & Student Success leaders to provide integrated care and wellness initiatives across the spectrum of student needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related discipline. Required
• Earned Doctorate (PhD., PsyD.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related. Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Counselor. Required
• Certification in alcohol and drug treatment counseling. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years experience in counseling or student personnel services at the college level. Required
• Substantial experience with supervision and budgeting. Required
• Work experience focused on campus or community health promotion/education/prevention. Required
• Experience with flexible or stepped care delivery models. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and proven leadership and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse college community; record of exemplary professional integrity. Required
• Excellent oral and written communications skills to include public speaking skills. Required

 

Responsibilities

Hire, supervise, and develop the Counseling Services team (Counselors, Lead Counselor, Office Assistant).

Work collaboratively with the Lead Counselor in the implementation and maintenance of a peer support/consultation structure.

Provide oversight of day-to-day operations of the Counseling Services Office and ensure quality service is provided.

Manage complex and crisis situations through effective and appropriate communication and coordination of resources.

Oversee urgent and crisis situations that require counseling support or intervention as they occur.

Implement collaboratively developed wellness initiatives.

Ensure appropriate use and maintenance of the electronic health record system.

Direct and oversee outcomes assessment for direct service and programming activities.

Serve as a liaison to other departments and agencies on behalf of Counseling Services, in coordination with the Lead Counselor.

Connect the efforts of Counseling Services with other related departments and initiatives and ensure alignment with the College’s strategic framework.

Direct and oversee outcomes assessment for all student support activities, including assessment of special populations.

Develop and recommend specific goals and programming for counseling to include strategies for reaching a greater portion of students while reducing duplicate efforts.

Develop and maintain campus and community relationships that strengthen the College’s ability to effectively support student wellbeing.

Develop and administer the budget for Counseling Services.

Lead training and programming initiatives focused on mental health and wellness.

Participate in various campuswide events and committees.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

None

Pay Transparency

Based on minimum education and experience qualifications the yearly salary range is $86,000 - $96,000.

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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Job Code

L688