Assistant Director for Training, Counseling Center
Company:
University of North Dakota
Job Location:
Category:
Counseling and Psychological Services
Type:
Full-Time
Salary/Position Classification
- $90,000+ Annual, Dependent on
Experience, Exempt - 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus
Purpose of Position
The assistant director of training ensures that our
clinical training programs run smoothly, meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements, and delivers high-quality, competency-based
education to our trainees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administrative Oversight of Training Program
- Lead the design and implementation of innovative training programs and
initiatives. - Continuously assess and refine programming to meet the evolving needs of the community and enhance treatment
outcomes. - Oversee and manage the pre-doctoral internship and/or postdoctoral program, maintaining APPIC accreditation.
- Provide supervision to both clinical staff and trainees, ensuring seamless operational integration and adherence to organizational
policies. - Train and support new staff in understanding and executing UCC clinical operations within the training program.
- Represent the center at professional meetings and conferences.
- Evaluate and collaborate with the Director to provide
constructive feedback to supervisors. - Engage and collaborate with community partners to enhance and expand the UCC training
program. - Monitor and ensure adequate coverage when supervisees and supervisors are out of the office, maintaining continuity of
care. · Other duties as assigned.
- Lead the design and implementation of innovative training programs and
- Administrative Oversight of Clinical Operations
- Supervise and manage the
daily operations of clinical services at UCC, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of care. - Oversee and organize counseling
programs, maintaining high standards of therapeutic support. - Provide expert guidance and support to UCC staff regarding clinical
service-related inquiries, updates to operations processes, and clear explanation of changes to foster a collaborative and informed team
environment. - Assist in the development and revision of clinical service policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with best
practices and regulatory standards. - Monitor and coordinate modifications to the electronic health record (EHR) system in
collaboration with the Director, ensuring system integrity and functionality. - Assist in the compilation and analysis of clinical
services data, contributing to annual reports, strategic planning, and supplementary reports. - Train and support new staff in
understanding and executing UCC clinical operations and training program requirements. - Represent the center at professional
meetings and conferences. - Act as a backup for administrative coverage and manage the center during the absence of the Director,
ensuring continuity of leadership and service delivery.
- Supervise and manage the
- Direct Counseling Services
- Provide counseling
services to University students - Be available to work off-campus, in-person to students of other ND state universities as
needed. - Provide immediate support for students experiencing a crisis. This includes assessing risk, interventions, and ensuring
students receive the necessary care and follow-up - Facilitate groups as assigned
- Collaboratively create treatment plans
with clients - Uphold the ethical and legal obligation that licensure and profession require
- Engage in appropriate
consultations for care - Deliver workshops, seminars, and presentations to promote mental health to campus and community
partners - Provide clinical supervision to counselors in training to ensure quality clinical client care including review of medical
documentation, recordings, and fostering clinical skills and growth
- Provide counseling
- Non-Direct Clinical Service
- Maintains
appropriate medical documentation that meets accreditation standard and professional standards - Prepare reports, letters and other
paperwork necessary to support counseling activities and comply with professional standards - Assist in development workshops,
seminars, and presentations to promote mental health to campus and community partners
- Maintains
- Professional Activities,
Development and Service- Participate in UCC staff meetings to facilitate business operations and ensure high-quality services
- Engage in activities like self-directed study, attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay updated on the latest in counseling
practices and mental health research relevant to UCC mission - Maintain a license to practice in North Dakota
- Working with
other campus services, faculty, and external partners to coordinate campus initiatives - Dedicate time to ensure counseling
practices are inclusive and culturally sensitive, including participate in training and development related to diversity, equity, and
inclusion
Required Competencies
- Strong
diagnostic and therapeutic skills. - Proficiency in evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Excellent interpersonal,
communication, and organizational skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Cultural
competence and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Minimum
Requirements
- Doctorate in Psychology
- Must be licensed to practice therapy in ND, eligible for
licensure in ND Licensed Clinical or Counseling Psychologist - Minimum 1 years' experience with licensed clinical experience
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be
required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon
hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a university
counseling center or similar setting - Experience with administrative responsibilities and program development
- 3 years’
experience of clinical supervision
Please note, all employment
postings close at 11:55pm CST.