POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services provides vision, leadership and strategic direction for the overall management for on-site direct care, emphasizing wellness and mental health care for students, and all other services provided by Counseling and Psychological Services at both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. The Director develops and implements policies and manages systems within the counseling center to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the MSU community and to assure timely and quality care in compliance with state laws, national standards of care and professional legal/ethical guidelines. The Director interprets relevant federal, state and local laws and directives (HIPAA, FERPA, Jeanne Clery Act, Title IX), and applies interpretation to case management practices. In addition, the Director oversees major specialized programs including group psychotherapy, alcohol and other drug use services, and mental health outreach and prevention initiatives. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategic vision of Counseling and Psychological Services in delivering mental health services and educational programs that foster the safety and well-being of the campus community.

• Develop and monitor yearly unit goals and objectives. Lead in the evaluation and assessment of service provision and programs and develop new programs to improve and expand services. Gather and analyze empirically based quality assurance data, which include research, needs assessment, client satisfaction evaluation, and related outcome measurements. Oversee development, implementation, review and documentation of student counseling services policies and procedures.

• Provide direct supervision and management of the counseling center staff and graduate student trainees with the assistance of the Associate Director. Oversee employee recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling/assignments, evaluation.  Recommend reappointments, promotions and disciplinary actions for department staff. Ensure compliance with continuing education requirements and provide professional development opportunities for staff and graduate student trainees.

• Oversee the provision of routine and emergency individual psychological consultation, assessment, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals, when necessary, to students presenting with a wide range of psychological conditions and concerns.

• Supervise the assessment and diagnoses of specific psychological conditions and disorders by staff and contracted service providers. Initiate, direct, and review quality assurance and peer review protocols and procedures for clinical performance and standards.

• Administratively oversee major specialized programs including clinical training, group psychotherapy, alcohol and other drug use services, and mental health outreach and prevention initiatives. 

• Carry an active patient caseload when needed.

• Foster professional relationships with mental health agencies and clinicians in the community and maintain an off-campus referral base for students, faculty, and staff requiring specialized or long-term treatment.

• Supervise the performance of emergency procedures for the immediate management of mental health emergencies, both in the office during regular business hours and on a rotating on-call basis after normal business hours. Coordinate care and/or provides trauma debriefing services in the aftermath of campus emergencies.  Serve as a key leader in assisting the university’s response in a crisis, including outreach and support to students and their families.

• Direct the creation of mental health campus-wide programming; lead and/or collaborate with campus partners to support innovative and engaging campus strategies that boost student mental health and wellness.

• Research, write and obtain external funding from grants, foundations, and other gifts in kind.

• Provide consultation to faculty/staff on mental health awareness.

• Partner with colleagues within the department, across campus, and at other member institutions and throughout the region to optimize delivery of services. Recruit additional resources and deploy as needed.

• Serve on the CARE team, Manager’s Team within the Division of Student Development and Campus Life.

• Develop and monitor all counseling center expenditures and annual budget requests.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

ABOUT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.

Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.

Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, richly diverse community that fosters mutual respect, tolerance and understanding among all students and employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Psy.D./Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.

• Minimum five (5) years of professional work experience in a university counseling center or related field.

• Current licensure in New Jersey, or current licensure in another state with the ability to obtain New Jersey licensure within six months of hire date. 

• Knowledge of best practices within counseling centers/programs at a university or college, and well-developed ability to assess/intervene with developmental concerns of young adults.

• Strong ability to build collegial relationships within the University and surrounding community.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and occasional holidays.

• Ability to participate in on-call rotation for emergent situations.

• Grant proposal development and grant management experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supervisory Experience

COMPENSATION

Salary Range

$145,000.00-$155,000.00 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: Montclair State University Benefits 

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.