POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Associate Director assists in the management of on-site counseling services emphasizing wellness and preventive mental health care for students, directly supervises a team of five staff clinicians, provides direct clinical service, oversees alcohol and other drug services offered by the department, and acts with the authority of the director in her absence.  The Associate Director develops and implements policies to assure timely and quality care in compliance with federal and state laws, national standards of care and professional legal/ethical guidelines. This position interprets relevant laws and directives (HIPAA, FERPA, Jeanne Clery Act, Title IX) and applies interpretation to case management practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage delivery of mental health services and educational outreach programs that foster the safety and well-being of the campus community for a team of five staff clinicians.
• Develop and monitor yearly unit goals and objectives.
• Lead in the evaluation and assessment of service provision and programs for the unit and develop new programs to improve and expand services to respond to current and future needs of the University community.
• Provide direct supervision and management of a cohort of the counseling center staff. Recruit, hire, train, schedule/assign, evaluate and recommend reappointments, and oversee promotions and disciplinary actions for assigned department staff. Ensure compliance with continuing education requirements, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Oversee the implementation of counseling center policies and staff performance standards as well as updating the department’s Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Oversee the provision of routine and emergency individual psychological consultation, assessment, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals, by assigned staff. Supervises the assessment and diagnoses of specific psychological conditions and disorders by assigned staff and contracted service providers. Administratively oversees alcohol and other drug use services and carries an active caseload.
• Manage the implementation of emergency management procedures for responding to mental health and other emergencies at the University.
• Coordinate care and/or provide trauma debriefing services in the aftermath of campus emergencies.
• Maintain professional relationships with mental health agencies and clinicians in the community to establish 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.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

REQUIRED: 

• Psy.D/Ph.D in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Minimum four years of full-time professional work experience in a university counseling center or related setting.
• Current valid license as a psychologist, social worker or counselor in the State of New Jersey.
• LCSW or LPC with commensurate experience.
• Ability to work as needed on an on-call basis after normal business hours.
• Demonstrated competence in time limited individual and group counseling with diverse populations
• Proven ability and commitment to successfully working with diverse and underrepresented groups
• Well-developed knowledge base and ability to assess/intervene with developmental concerns, especially those of young adults
• Strong ability to build collegial relationships within the University and surrounding community

PREFERRED:

• Supervisory experience

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$123,000.00-$133,000.00 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/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.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions. 

Department

Counseling and Psychological Services

Position Type

Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

ABOUT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

Montclair State University defines what it means to be a university with a public purpose — one that not only creates transformational opportunities for students, but also partners with communities to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Montclair invites students to imagine the world they want to live in and empowers them to develop the skills and knowledge to create it. As a solutions engine, we ask: How can we harness the power of 23,000 students and 1,800 professors to be a force for good in the world?

This distinctive approach continues to attract students, propelling Montclair to become New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse. Under President Jonathan Koppell, the University enrolled the largest entering class in the University’s history three years in a row; the Class of 2028 joins the biggest returning student population to make up the highest total enrollment in the University’s history, surpassing the previous year’s record-breaking student body.

Founded in 1908, Montclair has grown big enough to offer more than 300 programs across 14 colleges and schools at all degree levels – and yet, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1, is still small enough for students to receive personalized attention from professors and staff who truly care. Students have numerous opportunities to conduct research with professors who are respected leaders in their fields.

More than 50% of Montclair’s students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state.

Montclair’s highly diverse students thrive in the University’s supportive, welcoming environment. Their graduation rates outperform state and national benchmarks and predictions with U.S. News & World Report ranking Montclair as seventh among national universities in graduation rate performance in 2022. It is consistently recognized as one of the most inclusive and best value universities and ranked No. 12 in the country in social mobility.

The University has also seen a significant rise in its international student population. Our students hail from 75 countries and international enrollment has risen from nearly 300 students in the fall of 2020 to nearly 1,000 students in 2024, reflecting Montclair’s ascending global recognition.

Many of Montclair’s students are working and raising families, and the University offers flexible programs that give them the opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them, on campus or online, in real time or asynchronously.

Faculty  of our dynamic R2-designated institution include winners of a MacArthur fellowship, Fulbright grants and Emmy awards, and NSF, NEH and NIH grants, among many other distinctions. These highly respected researchers, scholars and creators are dedicated to student success, and they are always innovating to meet the needs of learners and of the state. Montclair has launched dozens of new degree and certificate programs, and offers more combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs than any other university in New Jersey – empowering students to enter the workforce faster, with stronger skills and for less cost. 

Montclair’s mission is to elevate its students and partners, and in so doing, help make the world a better place. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: 

• Psy.D/Ph.D in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology.
• Minimum four years of full-time professional work experience in a university counseling center or related setting.
• Current valid license as a psychologist, social worker or counselor in the State of New Jersey.
• LCSW or LPC with commensurate experience.
• Ability to work as needed on an on-call basis after normal business hours.
• Demonstrated competence in time limited individual and group counseling with diverse populations
• Proven ability and commitment to successfully working with diverse and underrepresented groups
• Well-developed knowledge base and ability to assess/intervene with developmental concerns, especially those of young adults
• Strong ability to build collegial relationships within the University and surrounding community

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED:

• Supervisory experience

COMPENSATION

Salary Range

$123,000.00-$133,000.00 Annually

APPLICATION MATERIALS

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.