Job TitleAssociate Director of Training, Supervision & Education
AgencyTexas A&M University - Commerce
DepartmentCounseling Center
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationCommerce, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job Description

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Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter


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*Salary 55,412.00 - $77,250.00*

• Associate Director of Training, Supervision & Education


• The Associate Director of Counseling Services under general direction, oversees the operation of programs and services for individual and group psychotherapy, faculty consultation, on-call crisis intervention, academic success skills training, and psychological educational outreach services.

SUMMARY:

The Associate Director of Training, Supervision and Education; under direction of the Counseling Center Director within the Division of Student Affairs, oversees the operation of programs and services for individual and group psychotherapy, faculty consultation, on-call crisis intervention, oversight of the graduate training program and educational outreach services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the Graduate Training program to include recruitment of interns, process review of training program, and orientation/professional development for student's entering the master's level practicum and interns (social work, counseling and psychology) at A&M-Commerce or other university affiliations.


• Provides supervision, consultation and professional development for LPC-Associates (i.e., intake and clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, assessment/evaluation, short-term individual, relationship and group counseling).


• Assists in the hiring and onboarding of professional counseling staff, practicum/intern students and graduate assistants.


• Provides oversight and management for education outreach services to campus and community members related to mental health issues and student concerns, including appointments to university committees.


• Participates in weekly case conferences and informal case consultations to coordinate client care.


• Maintains caseload of clients and responsibilities in the management and monitoring of client caseload.


• Meets appropriate timelines for assigned projects, clinical documentation and other duties assigned.


• Maintains professional licensure, pursues relevant professional development activities, and participates as a member of Student Access and Success Team alongside the Counseling Center.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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  Education: MS, MA, M.Ed. in Counseling; LPC licensure in Texas and BHEC Board Approved supervisor status in Texas.


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  Experience: Five (5) years of clinical experience. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.


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  Knowledge / Skills: experience in a professional counseling agency and assessing and intervening with a range of mental health concerns, including severe and persistent mental health concerns.


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  Training: Advanced telehealth training and/or certification. Advanced trauma training and/or certification and knowledge of current trauma treatment modalities.


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  Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in the application of and diagnostic criteria of the DSM-V. Ability to demonstrate competency in providing short-term individual counseling, relationship counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention and assessments. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.


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  Licensing/Professional Certifications: Current LPC license and BHEC Board Approved supervisor license in Texas


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  Physical Requirements: None


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  Other Requirements: Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends if needed. This may only apply in cases where there is an on-campus emergency/crisis or a required educational outreach need and will be on a limited basis.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Experience in a college counseling enter or other relevant university setting. Bi-lingual (preferably Spanish speaking).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Counselors, psychologists, LPC-Associates, student workers, graduate assistants, interns, and practicum students.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.