Clinical Director
Clinical Director
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Clinical Director
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
7
Level
4
Department
Counseling
Job Purpose
Collaborates with Director and other Counseling Center leadership in the overall direction and management of the Counseling Center. A key duty of this role is to bring administrative leadership in clinical services by assisting the Counseling Center Director in coordinating, managing, and further developing Counseling Center Clinical Services, including reviewing and updating policies and procedures as needed to remain aligned with best practices in the field, and improving clinical effectiveness and efficiency. The Clinical Director will also function as a primary consultant on cases for staff, trainees, and other members of the campus community when guidance is needed. As a member of the leadership team, the Clinical Director will provide administrative supervision to the clinical staff and may also provide formal and/or ancillary supervision for unlicensed clinical staff and trainee staff as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s or doctoral degree in a mental-health field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-degree experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary staff in a mental health center, with strong clinical skills and experience managing complex mental health concerns and mental health crises, and experience providing empirically validated treatment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate increasing levels of administrative responsibility and must be appropriately certified or licensed (ex. Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or immediately license-eligible to practice independently by the state of South Carolina mental health professional organization regulating professional practice for their specialty. This will usually be the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Familiarity with case note writing/legal documentation requirements for mental health clients, and with applicable laws that pertain to counseling center work, such as HIPPA, FERPA, and ADA laws. Experience working in a college counseling center, experience with online counseling technology, experience providing supervision for trainee counselors, and experience planning and delivering outreach programs and consultation services on a college campus are preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position requires skill/knowledge in the following areas: 1) Psychological services for a wide variety of presenting concerns in a young-adult population, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis-intervention, case-management, individual and group therapy, and clinical consultation for students, families, and the campus community. 2) Counseling Center management and leadership including administrative and clinical supervision 3) Public education/outreach in the area of counseling and development, with excellent written and oral skills.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Some occasional evening and weekend duties related to after hours crisis consultation are required. Employee is expected to participate in professional development/continuing education sufficient to maintain licenses, actively participate in professional organizations and conduct professional activities (i.e., research, presentations and publication).
This is a permanent state position that is scheduled to work 12 months a year.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu
Salary
*$60,611 - $70,550
Posting Date
11/30/2022
Closing Date
01/03/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2022223
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
1. Provides direct clinical services, including but not limited to assessment, triage, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and case management/referral services. Supports the training program with the provision of supervision for trainee staff. Provides outreach and consultation services for the campus community. Is on-call as needed for after-hours consultation related to emergency student mental health needs, campus emergencies, etc.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
45
Activity
2. Provides clinical consultation for counseling staff, and administratively supervises staff members as assigned. Assists the Director in coordinating, managing, and further developing Counseling Center clinical services. Provides leadership and serves as Acting Director when needed. Participates in various agency maintenance activities, such as accreditations, professional development of staff, and team-building.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
3. Clinical documentation and general case management. Specifically maintaining client records and other necessary documentation in accordance with Counseling Center policies, state and federal laws, and other regulating bodies, as well as other indirect service activities in support of direct service delivery
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
4. Participates in the Student Affairs Division and the University mission in a variety of ways, such as collaborating with other departments on campus, attending university functions, and serving on task forces and committees as assigned. Participates in professional associations and conferences.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10