Manage staff in the day-to-day provision of clinical care services at MHS.
Oversee and supervise all counseling and therapy related services.
Responsible for assisting the MHS director in hiring and retaining staff.
Supervise the professional development of direct reports.
Is accountable for the performance of the MHS case management team.
Provide consultation to MHS staff on students of concern and on clinical care plans for students with acute mental health needs.
Provide direct clinical and on-call services when required, and case management services such as developing care plans and facilitating referrals as needed
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and multicultural competency in working with students of color, students from all economic classes, first generation students, LGBTQ students, and international students.
Partner with MHS psychiatry leadership and oversee the coordination of care processes for students with complex mental health needs, including students requiring hospitalization and other higher levels of care.
Collaborate with the MHS leadership in managing clinical flow demands to ensure work completion within schedule and constraints.
Oversees Clinical Services, ensuring effective management and administration of staff and services through the UChicago Student Wellness EHR (Point and Click).
Lead the development and implementation of new models for care at MHS to meet a wide range of student mental health needs.
Provide senior-level consultation on student mental health needs to campus partners, including the CSL Dean of Student’s Office, Housing and Residential Life staff, College Dean of Students office, UChicago GRAD and Graduate Deans of Students, among others. ,.
Provide consultation assessments and facilitate referrals and support for students leaving and applying to return from leaves of absences to the university.
Recommend and contribute to the development, interpretation, and implementation of new and revised MHS practice guidelines, policies, and procedures that are in compliance with university administrative policies and procedures.
Manages emergency and crisis intervention services and monitors the flow of emergency services. Serves as a clinical resource for clinical staff by providing mentoring and guidance in difficult clinical situations.
Manages social workers and psychologists as well as clinical resources to ensure that clinic has sufficient coverage at all times. Meets with clinical staff informally on a regular basis and formally on an annual basis.
Performs other related work as needed.