Assistant Director Counseling
Company: University of Texas at Dallas
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S04522P
Position Title
Assistant Director Counseling
Functional Title
Assistant Director of Student Counseling Center, Director of
Community Engagement
Department
Student Counseling
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Position Status
Regular full-time
Location
Dallas
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date
01/20/2023
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Desired Start Date
Job Summary
The Assistant Director participates as a member of the Student
Counseling Center (SCC) leadership team, works closely with the
Director and other department leadership to oversee operations of
the Counseling Center and to ensure the psychological health and
well-being of the campus community. The Assistant Director may
represent the SCC to the University when the Director is
unavailable by responding to issues of concern from the campus
community and serving as an SCC representative on university
committees as appointed by the Director.
The person in this position is responsible for providing
leadership, vision, and administrative management over all
community engagement activities of the SCC, including outreach,
liaisonship/consultation with other university offices and
departments, connections with community-based resources, and social
media. Professional staff who coordinate areas under the community
engagement umbrella, including the outreach and liaisonship
coordinators, report directly to the Assistant Director/Director of
Community Engagement.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities, strong
organizational and communication skills, and passion for community
engagement from a multicultural, social justice perspective are
necessary qualities for the person in this position. The Assistant
Director/Director of Community Engagement reports to the
Director.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical
Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or closely
related field including one year of supervised internship
- Licensed or license eligibility in the state of Texas
- Four (4) years post-internship/associate experience, including
substantial experience providing counseling and crisis services
- Two (2) or more years experience providing clinical supervision
to trainees or professional staff
- Demonstrated experience providing services to members of
marginalized populations
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion
initiatives
- Demonstrated understanding of ethical and legal issues in mental
health practice
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a
multidisciplinary team of professionals
- Effective therapist with strong clinical skills and ability to
maintain up to date and accurate documentation.
Preferred Education and Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Director provides mental health services and mental
health programming to a diverse college student population, assumes
administrative responsibility for center as determined by and in
collaboration with the Director, and contributes to the training
and education of graduate students as future helping
professionals.
The Assistant Director assumes administrative duties of the
Director in the Director's absence.
The role of Assistant Director for Community Engagement
includes:
Helps oversee, plan, and create outreach programming for the SCC to
be provided to the UTD community. Helps run the Community
Engagement team within the SCC and serves as the direct
report/supervisor to the SCC Outreach Coordinator, Liasonship
Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator, and other members of the SCC
Community Engagement Team as needed.
Provides psychological services and programs to the university
community. Provides clinical services including initial
consultations, brief individual counseling, group therapy,
workshops, consultations, and crisis interventions. Assists
department leadership in responding to student and campus crisis
situations. Experience with developmental and serious mental health
issues relevant to university students is required.
Initiates and fosters SCC policies and programming that increase
engagement between the SCC and the campus community and increase
access of services for diverse UTD students and students from
marginalized communities.
Provides supervision/training to graduate-level trainees within the
APA-accredited doctoral internship and practicum training
programs.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
The University of Texas at Dallas, a public institution serving
21,000 undergraduates and 8,500 graduate students, is a rising
research powerhouse with eight schools and more than 140 academic
programs including top-ranked programs in business, engineering,
science, audiology, and arts and technology. The campus community
is enriched by a commitment to the arts, service-learning
opportunities, and an athletics program with new esports teams. The
UTD community is made up of a diverse student population, including
20% international students, a large LGBTQ+ community, and one of
the top schools serving neurodiverse students. The Division of
Student Affairs is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community
where all individuals are valued and engaged. In 2019, the
University was identified as an LGBTQ-Friendly campus and awarded
5/5 stars by Campus Pride Index. Located in Richardson, part of the
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the University benefits from the
cultural and business opportunities offered in one of the largest
metropolitan areas in the United States.
There is also the potential for occasional nights or weekend
hours.
Remote Work Eligibility Statement:
FOR TEXAS RESIDENTS - Hybrid remote work environment available and
a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment. Use
of personal computer and other standard office equipment may be
required. Must be located within the State of Texas (or Must be
located within the DFW Area) and have the ability to be on campus
with 24 hours of notice.
Special Instructions Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To Apply Submit:
1. Cover letter that must include:
a. How you see yourself contributing to
diversity, equity and inclusion values
within the SCC.
b. How you see yourself contributing as a
leader and director over your
designated area at the UTD SCC.
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
3. Contact information for three professional references with at
least one reference being a current or former manager/supervisor
(only the three references listed in your Interview Exchange
application can be considered and contacted)
UT Dallas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and
is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status.
COMPENSATION:
Salary is commensurate with licensure status and experience level.
The positions are associated with full health and other staff
benefits, including sick and vacation days, professional
development time, and professional funds. This a full-time,
12-month position.
Questions about the position may be directed to:
Jenna Temkin, PsyD, Director
Student Counseling Service
University of Texas at Dallas
972-883-2575
Jenna.temkin@utdallas.edu
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and
are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy,
consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with
members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an
educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming,
respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university
community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin,
disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services,
programs, activities, employment, and education, including in
admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The
University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and
reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To
request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and
interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries
regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX
Coordinator.
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