Associate Director

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi,

University Counseling Center
 
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Last Posted:

Fri, Aug 15th, '25

Deadline:

10/15/25 or until filled.

Start Date:

Negotiable

Last Updated:

Fri, Aug 15th, '25

 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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  • Full Time

The Associate Director is responsible for providing oversight for the University Counseling Center's clinical services and related staff management and administrative duties. The Associate Director supervises clinical staff; assists with departmental strategic planning and assessment of services; assists with coordination of the electronic health record system, and serves as an administrator and liaison to key campus stakeholders in the absence of the Director. The Associate Director also provides psychological treatment and crisis intervention to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, consultation and outreach services to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi community, and serves on university committees.  

ABOUT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students.   TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. From our generous benefits packages and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.   For more information about the University or the Counseling Center, please visit http://www.tamucc.edu

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling or psychology field.
Licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist in Texas or ability to obtain Texas licensure within 6 months of hire.  
Eight (8) years of post-masters professional counseling experience in a counseling center or outpatient counseling setting OR doctoral degree in counseling or psychology field with six (6) years of related experience in a counseling center or outpatient counseling setting.
Demonstrated program development, coordination, and evaluation experience.
Demonstrated experience with mental health clinic administration.
Experience supervising licensed clinical staff in a university counseling center or similar entity.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. 
Proven ability to effectively manage, lead and motivate employees.
Ability to establish priorities, goals and objectives for mental health clinic.
Strong decision-making and organizational leadership skills.
Demonstrated competency in providing short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and triage services to adolescents or young adults in an outpatient clinical setting.
Experience in assessment and intervention of individuals with a range of disorders and serious mental health concerns, including trauma and life-threatening crises.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and high level of professionalism and professional ethics.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty and administrators
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records systems
Multicultural awareness and multicultural counseling competency.

 
COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience.    Great benefits package.   

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Submit CV and cover letter