Job Title:

Associate Director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $76,018 - $103,903

Basic Function:

Provide administrative oversight of clinical services including management of testing services and the Collegiate Recovery Community. Srve as the coordinator and clinical supervisor of the externship program. Implement and evaluate the expansion of clinical services delivered to university community. Reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Provide administration and supervision of professional clinical staff and graduate level trainees in the provision of counseling testing services, and substance use assessments.

Provide administrative oversight of the Collegiate Recovery Community.

Assist Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Director in the implementation of enhanced mental health services and evaluating the effectiveness of them.

Supervise assigned classified and unclassified staff.

Assist in developing and maintaining administrative policies for the department.

Assist in the development, maintenance, and coordination of Kent State’s campus emergency response mental health plan.

Provide direct clinical services; may include psychological testing and assessment, individual, group, family, and couple’s psychotherapy.

Provide crisis intervention, consultation and emergency services to the university community.

Assist in ensuring compliance and consistency with all federal and state statutes and university regulations related to mental health care and services.

Represent the CAPS Director Chief Psychologist in their absence.

Assist with strategic planning activities.

Serve on various department, division, and university committees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Experience working with student populations, electronic medical records,developing and implementing strategic plans for healthcare organizations, and evaluating effectiveness of education and/or prevention programs.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Value Statement

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.