Counseling Services Director - University Health and Counseling Services
ID #:16891
The Department of University Health and Counseling at the University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Counseling Services Director (Dir,
Unspecified (7)).
This will be a full-time Limited appointment serving at the pleasure of
the Chancellor. To learn more about this type of appointment please see
the UW System Administrative Policy 1251: Appointment
Terms & Designation of Positions and the Personnel Rules.
JOB DETAILS:
This is a 12-month position in the Counseling Department of University
Health and Counseling Services (UHCS). The Counseling Services Director
(CSD) is responsible for the overall direction, vision, leadership and
administration of Counseling Services at UHCS.
This includes fulfilling our mission statement through supporting a
full range of mental health services that support the psychological
well-being and mental health of UW-Whitewater students. The UHCS
philosophy is to focus on both intervention and prevention,
and as a result, offers a wide array of culturally competent direct
care, educational outreach, wellness and holistic programs and services.
Outreach and services are enhanced through participation in a
nationally accredited APA doctoral internship, predoctoral
practicum placements, and master’s internships. All services and
programs are in accordance with AAAHC standards.
The Assistant Vice Chancellor in the Division of Student Affairs
provides general administrative supervision to the Counseling Director
position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling (LPC), Social Work (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
- Licensure in State of WI LCSW, LPC or LP or eligible within 6 months
- Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of a multidisciplinary counseling center
- Five years of increased leadership and supervisor responsibility
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience with data analysis, report writing, and utilization of data software
- A commitment to build a diverse and culturally aware staff
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to create a strategic plan for counseling and wellness within the center and in collaboration with stakeholders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated collaborative relationship and leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills required to interact at many levels within the university and health care communities
- Administrative and management skills
- Teaching, consultation and facilitation skills
- Willingness
and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety
rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
50% A. Administration:
- Implement, direct, and evaluate the day to day operations of the counseling services.
- Develop, implement, and assess outcomes of a strategic plan using evidence based assessment for counseling and wellness.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate overall practices, policies, and logistics at UHCS.
- Collaborate with Health Services to maintain accreditation(s); review and update processes as needed.
- Mange and develop counseling and wellness budgets while collaborating with Health Services.
- Supervise
counseling staff, wellness staff, and assigned administrative support
staff. Provide annual review and ongoing professional development.
- Responsible for talent acquisition, development, and review.
- To
develop long and short-term objectives and priorities for the
development of the department, and ensure that the policies, objectives,
and practices meet professional, ethical, and legal standards
nationally and locally within Wisconsin.
- Continually evaluate
and assessment of existing counseling programs to review and implement
research evidence based programs. Maintain and submit reports as
necessary.
- Support the UHCS philosophy of supporting whole body
wellness for all students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender
identity, sexual orientation, physical ability and spirituality/
religion.
- Provide leadership to UHCS committees, including but
not limited to: All- Staff, Quality Improvement, Administrative Team,
Counseling Staff and Counseling Case Consultation.
- The
Counseling Services Director is responsible for the supervision of all
counseling, wellness and administrative staff in Counseling Services.
This includes the supervision of all employees, as well as the
supervision of interns, practicum students and
other trainees at Counseling Services.
- The CSD may provide individual supervision to doctoral and/or masters level counseling interns
30% B. Direct Counseling Services:
- Maintain client caseload.
- Provide culturally competent
individual, couples and group counseling and crisis intervention for
student clients in-person and via telemental health. Provide on-call
emergency coverage, or back-up thereof for students in acute emotional
distress.
- Serve on university behavioral intervention (CARE) team. Facilitate mandated assessment process.
- Conduct
outreach and consultation services to University students, staff, and
faculty, including the monitoring of the web site and other
communications.
- Provide supervisory guidance and support
regarding clinical issues/risk management concerns that arise within the
counseling caseloads.
- Support the provision of psychological, symptom, personality and other assessments as appropriate within the center.
10% C. Institutional Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain a positive relationships between Counseling Services and the University community.
- Work
collaboratively and proactively with campus offices (e.g. Residence
Life, University Police, Center for Students with Disabilities,
University Center, First Year Experience).
- Cultivate
relationships in the community (local hospitals, mental health
resources, clinics, community coalitions, area specialists, state and
local health departments) as referral sources for students who are
outside the scope of UHCS and as community
partnerships.
- Represent Counseling Services at the Division,
institution, UW system level through committee membership, consultation
and attendance at conferences or meetings.
- Provide consultative
services to faculty and staff who have questions or concerns about
students’ physical and/or mental health issues.
- Advise or Collaborate with the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) in administrative decisions
10% D. Other Duties as Assigned
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive
universities in a public higher education system that also includes two
doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as
a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring
of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges,
UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under
the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County.
Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic
institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of
innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater Main Campus and Rock County Campus are located
conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and
thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with
easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major
metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to
student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater
has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with
disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles
of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the
state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and
UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is
committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically
diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with
expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs,
backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics
in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages
applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and
veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in
writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a
public records request, the University will not reveal the identities
of applicants who request confidentiality
in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate
will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System
Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy
1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background
checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background
check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final
candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to
have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left
employment during an active investigation in which they
were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining
employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual
harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be
active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations
including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police
at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices).
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp)
provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well
as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or
other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty
and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources
provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work
authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be
legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and
maintain work authorization throughout the employment
term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human
Resources.
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total
Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation
structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on
current job postings is targeted to be implemented mid-2021.
Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more
information please visit: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/
The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has the authority to implement
temporary workforce reduction and cost saving measures to address
financial challenges resulting from the COVID-19 Crisis, consistent with
Wisconsin law and Board of Regents, UW System,
and UW-Whitewater policy and procedure.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by February 8, 2021 are ensured
full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given
consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most
qualified applicants will be invited to participate
in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to
complete the application online due to a disability or system problem,
please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Karen Brueggeman
Talent Acqusition Coordinator
262-472-1305
brueggek@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Relicense Documents
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