Associate Director, Counseling

Title: Associate Director, Counseling

Employee Classification: Associate Director, Counseling

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-AVP Health and Wellness

Department: UNT-Counseling & Testing-160730

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

About Us - Values Overview:Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department SummaryCounseling & Testing Services consists of two inter-related parts: The Counseling Center and Testing Services. We exist to serve the students and community of UNT in support of the mission of the University. Through our Counseling Center services, we strive to support the academic success and general well-being of UNT students through professional counseling, career counseling, consultation, mental-health screenings, educational programs and self-help resources as well as referral services. We offer to consult with Students, Parents, Faculty and Staff who may be concerned about a UNT student (while still respecting the confidentiality of our clients). With client permission, we often work closely with physicians and psychiatrists, the Career Center, Office of Disability Access, and many other helpful resources in order to provide the best overall care. Our Testing Services provides a wide range of services including traditional admissions testing, computer-based testing, career testing, and many other tests.
Position OverviewThis position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the group, outreach, and educational programming for Counseling and Testing Services. Work is performed independently within established office procedures and is subject to review by the Executive Director and Clinical Director. Provides supervision to 3-5 professional staff and trainees as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a related behavioral health field. Experience providing consultation and training. 1 -2 years’ experience providing clinical or administrative supervision
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Knowledge of professional counseling practices, policies, and procedures.
* Strong oral and written communications skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred QualificationsThe preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: short term treatment orientation, Experience working in a College Counseling Setting, Experience using Titanium software, and administrative experience as a mental health professional. Experience coordinating and overseeing programs.
Required License/Registration/CertificationsFull unrestricted license by the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or equivalent. If licensed in another state, must be eligible to obtain Texas license within 12 months.
Job Duties:Group Counseling/Workshops: Receives and approves group and workshop proposals from CTS Staff. Coordinates and manages group and workshop schedule. Ensures that groups and workshops are marketed appropriately and manages group and workshop evaluations. Uses evaluations to determine effectiveness and inform decisions for future services.Outreach: Receives and manages outreach requests from campus partners, student organizations, academic departments, and other UNT community members. Manages evaluations and uses feedback to inform decisions about future programming.Supervision: Provides supervision to trainees and staff as assigned. Available for unscheduled/unofficial consultation as needed. Receptive to supervision and participates actively in personal supervision. Crisis Counseling: Available for crisis intervention as needed. Rotates after hours on-call along with other members of CTS leadership team. Available as a director for back up on assigned day to provide support for clinicians with assigned crisis hours. Individual Counseling: Maintains a clinical caseload ranging from 10-15 clients per week. Case load increases during high volume times as available. Intake/ICON: Conducts Initial Consultations as assigned during high volume times.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Flexible schedules may be approved.
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.
Benefits:For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.