POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

Columbia University's Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and innovative clinician–leader to serve as Senior Associate Director. This pivotal role leads the Urgent Concerns clinic, drives crisis response initiatives, supervises clinical staff and postdoctoral fellows, and advances innovative approaches to supporting students in distress, crisis, or at elevated behavioral risk. The position serves on the Crisis Management Team and acts on behalf of the Director of CPS Clinical Services when needed.

For the full job description, visit the Columbia opportunities portal.

Why Columbia Health?

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing the well-being and academic success of a diverse student community at one of the world's leading research universities. Work alongside exceptional colleagues in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to clinical excellence and inclusive care.

ABOUT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

http://www.Columbia.edu

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer - Race/Gender/Disability/Veterans. It is committed to a workforce of faculty and staff that reflects the diversity and talent of New York City, the larger metropolitan area, and the nation.  

For more detail information regarding our team and the department, please visit us online at: http://health.columbia.edu/services/cps          

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• NY State license or license-eligible
• 8+ years clinical experience, including crisis and high-risk work
• 4+ years direct clinical supervision
• Expertise in crisis management, risk assessment, and severe psychopathology
• Strong communication, supervisory, and consultation skills
• Commitment to multicultural competence and student-centered care 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in college or university mental health
• Consultation & Liaison, organizational consulting, or comparable experience