POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages and coordinates clinical services and training programs at CAPS, overseeing data management, analysis, and reporting related to clinical operations and trainee progress. Directs the training and assessment of clinical supervisors participating in the graduate training program. Delivers a full range of clinical services, including initial consultations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, psychological testing, short-term individual therapy, crisis intervention, and facilitation of both psychoeducational and process-oriented group counseling. Provides clinical supervision, campus-wide educational outreach, and consultation services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direction and support in the coordination of clinical services of CAPS
2. Maintains APA accreditation and professional standards for the Doctoral Internship Program, including drafting all required reports
3. Organizes the review of applications, interviews intern candidates, and submits the final ranking to the National Matching Services annually
4. Oversees and maintains all Counseling Center records related to the training of Doctoral interns
5. Manages all employment-related matters concerning Doctoral interns
6. Coordinates the graduate student training program, including responsibility for communicating with graduate training programs, recruiting applicants, and managing the interview, acceptance, and onboarding process
7. Supervises a team of professional staff and provides clinical supervision to graduate student trainees
8. Directs the administration, analysis, and reporting of assessments related to clinical services and the training program
9. Provides a wide range of psychological services to KSU students, including crisis intervention, initial consultation, diagnostic and treatment formulation, psychological testing, short-term individual counseling and psychotherapy, psychoeducational and process-focused group counseling, clinical supervision, and education
10. Provides crisis intervention and after-hours emergency on-call coverage
11. Provides outreach and consultation to the campus community
12. Assists with administrative and clinical responsibilities in the Director’s absence

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

ABILITIES:

• Ability to engage in data-informed decision-making and develop, implement, and evaluate models of clinical training
• Successful collaboration with treatment team and external constituents
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations
• Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge of APA accreditation
• Advanced knowledge of theory and research on clinical supervision and training
• Knowledge of current trends in collegiate mental health services
• Knowledge and experience with mental health issues in higher education
• Familiarity with short-term models of treatment
• Experience providing administrative and clinical supervision
• Experience with electronic health records
• Knowledge and experience with computer-based productivity systems (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of professional, national, and state ethical guidelines
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

SKILLS

• Advanced skills in the delivery of group and individual clinical supervision
• Individual, group, and couples counseling and psychotherapeutic skills with college student population presenting with concerns across the continuum of mental health
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

ABOUT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

About Us: 

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS