Associate Director, Clinical Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Associate Director, Clinical Services

Counseling Center - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005330)

The University Counseling Center (UCC) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and aligned under the Wellness Team consisting of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support, and Financial Wellness. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and American Psychological Association (APA), the UCC exists to ensure healthy and thriving lives for the University of Pittsburgh's diverse student population by providing crisis intervention, outreach, workshops, group, individual, and relationship therapy. Consistent with the University and Division of Student Affairs' mission and values, members of the UCC team are committed to cultural humility, justice, and inclusion. As a staff with our own diverse identities - both visible and invisible - we seek to provide support that honor students' unique needs, concerns, and personhoods. The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified clinician to join the UCC as a Staff Clinician with generalist experience (additional training or experience with eating disorders, trauma, and/or substance use is welcomed). The Staff Clinician will provide direct and indirect services in the UCC including but not limited to individual, relationship, and group therapy; clinical consultation; outreach programming; and clinical supervision and training as assigned. The Staff Clinician will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the UCC.

Job Summary

Leads team and develops and implements counseling center crisis outreach programs and associated trainings. Facilitates needs assessment, strategic planning, and outcome assessment of programs and develops related program materials. Provides therapeutic services and monitors clinical records for compliance with regulations. Compiles outreach program data, develops programs, and collaborates to provide services.

Essential Functions

• Oversight and management of all clinical programs, services, and operations
• Management of the electronic medical record
• Consultation resource for staff, faculty, parents, and families with concerns about a student

• Management of high-level crises impacting the larger campus community

• Clinical oversight and supervision of complex and high-acuity clinical cases
• Primary responsibility for developing and implementing center policy and procedures

• Supervision of both clinical and administrative staff

• Provision of clinical psychotherapy services for a range of mental health concerns

• Provides clinical back-up and coverage for other clinicians as needed

• Keeps accurate and timely clinical documentation abiding by all compliance regulations

Physical Effort

This role is primarily a sedentary position with occasionally light physical effort.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Counseling Center Outreach & Training Programs

Job Family: Community & Government

Job Sub Family: Community Outreach Program

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p, with occasional evenings/weekends

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable