POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

This senior level position assists the Director with and is primarily responsible for the development, recruitment, management, and oversight of the CAPS practicum training program and ensures smooth operation of all training program functions. This position also provides comprehensive psychological services to a diverse student population. Duties regularly include the following: triage intake assessments; individual, couples, and group therapy; crisis intervention; clinical supervision of trainees and staff as assigned; and outreach to the campus community. On a less regular basis, the position includes consultation with faculty, staff and students. CAPS staff also routinely serve on campus wide committees as approved by the Director. The position is committed to diversity competencies and strives to incorporate these into all aspects of the operation. Works together as a collaborative team member and promotes open and direct internal communication as well as a commitment to life-long personal and professional growth. Places the highest value on ethical practice and is committed to providing the best possible service to clients. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with University Policies & Procedures.

 Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Serves as a member of the CAPS leadership team. In the absence of the Director, the Associate Directors supervise all CAPS operations.
• Assumes primary leadership for developing, coordinating, and maintaining all aspects of the training of graduate level practicum students including but not limited to:
• Communicating with respective academic departments and practicum coordinators.
• Collecting, organizing, and maintaining all practicum agreements, evaluations, documentation of hours, and other relevant paperwork.
• Overseeing clinical supervision processes including providing direct supervision to trainees and making supervision assignments.
• Developing and managing training schedules for trainees.
• Developing and implementing training curriculum.
• Developing and managing processes for trainee recruitment, interviews, selection, onboarding/orientation, and evaluation.
• Leading weekly group supervision and didactic trainings with trainees.
• Leading weekly Training Committee meetings with supervisors on staff and serves as consultant to other staff on trainee related issues.
• Other practicum duties as assigned.
• Provides clinical supervision of clinical staff, contract therapists, and trainees as assigned.
• Provides direct psychological services including intake assessments, individual, couples, and group therapy, and formulates diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Responsible for crisis intervention and provides after hours crisis consultation as needed.
• Performs preventative mental health outreach programming.

ABOUT TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY

TWU is the nation’s largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses: Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation’s top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022). Respect for diversity in all dimensions (U.S. News & World Report ranked the university tied for fourth in the nation for diversity in 2021) and a safe campus environment are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. Committed to transformational learning, discovery and service in an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, Texas Woman’s inspires excellence and a pioneering spirit.

TWU’s CAPS leadership team consists of a director and 3 associate directors (2 Denton & 1 Dallas/Houston). Our Denton staff includes 2 psychologists and 4 master’s level clinicians, as well as 3-5 practicum students, 2 contract therapists, and 3 administrative staff. Our Dallas/Houston clinical staff includes 1 psychologist and 2 master's level clinicians. TWU CAPS services support the development of the whole person by fostering student resiliency, emotional well-being, interpersonal effectiveness, and academic success. It is the only campus agency designated to provide psychological services solely to students. We work together as a collaborative team and very much value open and direct communication as well as a commitment to life-long personal and professional growth.  We place the highest value on ethical practice and are committed to providing the best possible service to our clients and trainees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION – Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology. Licensure as a Psychologist is required.

EXPERIENCE – At least 3 years of post-doctoral work experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a university counseling center. Experience providing clinical supervision is required. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION – Pre-doctoral internship at an APA accredited university counseling center site is preferred. Licensure in the state of Texas is preferred. If licensed in a state other than Texas, the individual will be required to obtain licensure in Texas within 12 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE – 5 years of post-doctoral work experience in a university counseling center. Proven ability to coordinate a training program and/or clinical service is preferred.

COMPENSATION

$94,000

APPLICATION MATERIALS

CV and Cover Letter