Associate Director for Counseling Services

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 D epartment 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
  

• M onitors and manages wait times for intakes and screenings
  

• E nsur es compliance with relevant ethical codes, state/federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures
  

• C ollaborates closely with other Student Health and Wellness u nits , including Medical Services, the Student Disability Access Center, and Wellbeing services
  

• S erves 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 use d for clinical documentation and information gathering
  

• D evelops 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 hir ing , onboard ing , and orient ation 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
  

• P articipates 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
  

• C ollaborates 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 e xperience d eveloping 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 and the anticipated range is $95,000.00-125,000.00. 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 off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
• Employee 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/resume
• A cover letter
• Contact 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, i ncluding 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.