POSITION DESCRIPTION

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• Full Time

The Director of Clinical Services shares responsibility with the Executive Director for the leadership of the clinical team at the Center for Well-Being with an emphasis on the management of staff clinicians, clinical services, and records. The Director of Clinical Services assists in creating and implementing the mental health service delivery vision and achieving the Center’s goals in the provision of mental health services, providing clinical supervision to senior staff and trainees, overseeing clinical aspects of front desk and reception functions, coordinating daily clinical operations, and serving in full capacity as a member of the Center staff, providing clinical, outreach, and consultation services. The Director of Clinical Services manages the daily operations of the Center and serves as an external administrator in the absence of the Executive Director in the matter of mental health issues, including acute emergencies that may have life or death implications.  

The Director of Clinical Services reports directly to the Executive Director of the Center along with the Associate Director of Training, Director of Well-Being Programs and Outreach, and the Operations Administrator. Reporting to this position are 12 full-time clinicians, in addition to providing clinical supervision to trainees, and hiring and managing clinicians, including contract clinicians.

Essential Functions:

1.) Clinician Systems Administration and Management

• Organize and direct clinical service functions of the Center and exercise functional responsibility for day-to-day internal operations of the Center involving the provision of clinical services. Provide oversight, in collaboration with Operations Coordinator, of front desk/reception operations pertaining to clinical services. Assist with creation of, and monitor compliance with, policies and procedures for the provision of clinical services. Evaluate and report on the impact of Center’s services, including both the effectiveness of clinical services and clients’ responses to Center services and procedures. Assist in defining and monitoring expectations for clinical service loads for clinical staff members. Provide leadership in planning, executing, documenting, and staff training regarding crisis response and student safety. Prepare and update Center’s Policies and Procedures Manual and generate periodic reports. Oversee equitable assignment of After-Hours Emergency On-Call schedule and appropriate clinical coverage during academic breaks. Assist in the coordination and the utilization of third-party vendors, service providers, and integrated clinical software, records, and databases (e.g., ProtoCall Services, Doxy.me, and Konvergent). Serve as a member of the Center’s Leadership Team. Act as the Executive Director’s designee for administrative, clinical, crisis response, and university tasks when the Executive Director is not available.

2.) Personnel Management

• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, and managing clinical staff on an ongoing basis. This includes providing regular feedback, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating performance. Coordinate on-campus/hybrid schedules to ensure sufficient Center coverage and student on-site access to services. Also, identify and encourage participation in professional development opportunities.

3.) Clinical Training

• Provide direct clinical supervision to the Center’s trainees and unlicensed clinicians as needed to ensure that accreditation and regulatory standards for supervision are met.

4.) Direct Service Delivery

• Deliver direct clinical services in the form of intake/assessment, psychotherapy, consultation, crisis intervention, and complaint resolution. 

5.) Other Duties as Assigned

• Provide outreach presentations to student groups, classrooms, faculty/staff and others as requested. Support major division and university-wide programs, including but not limited to, Commencement, Family Weekend, Summer Send-Offs, Move-In, New Student Orientation, Family and Supporters Orientation, Student Achievement Awards, and Eagles at Night. As a member of the Division of Student Affairs, this position may advise recognized student organizations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position also works closely with the Associate Director of Training to provide supervision and oversight of the Center’s accredited training program, which includes a post-MSW Fellow, postdoctoral fellow, three pre-doctoral clinical interns and approximately 10 - 20 graduate clinical trainees. The Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services and hosts a pre-doctoral internship program accredited by the American Psychological Association.  The position also participates in university-based committees, teams, and working groups, as well as in professional activities outside the university.
• This position works closely with the Director of Well-Being Programs and Outreach to support Advocacy Specialists and related interns and student workers.

Competencies:

• Championing Customer Needs.
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
• Developing Plans.
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
• Building and Supporting Teams.
• Managing Talent.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.
• 35 hours per week.

ABOUT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

American University (AU) is a private, coed, institution with a liberal arts curriculum and a predominantly residential undergraduate population. American University is located in Washington DC, the nation's capital and an area rich in cultural, recreational, civic, and educational resources. AU also has several large graduate programs, including a law school, a business school, and a prominent school of international service. The "Center" for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services operates within the Division of Student Affairs and is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS). The Center has a rich training program, including an APA-Accredited predoctoral internship program.

At American University we value open and honest inquiry, servant leadership, and the affirmation of the human dignity of all. We envision a thriving AU community where individuals of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included, and where equitable treatment, opportunities, and outcomes prevail. 

Our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff represent every state and more than 150 countries. Our internationally recognized faculty are today's thought leaders in the areas of public policy, law, the arts, communications, international development, and more. Our staff are innovative, service-oriented, and dedicated to moving the university towards achieving its strategic goals. We are committed to an excellent experience for all of our students, faculty and staff and share a passion for creating change through our knowledge and our work. 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.
• MA or MS in mental health related field (for example, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work).
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• This position requires a mental health professional with an independent clinical license and to be license-eligible in the District of Columbia within six months of hire.
• Six or more years of clinical experience with adolescents and young adults required with demonstrated ability to interact with diverse college age populations including international, multicultural, LGBTQ+ and individuals with disabilities.
• Must have sophisticated understanding of human development and psychotherapy theory, diagnoses and treatment planning, experience in assessing and intervening with severe or potentially life-threatening psychological conditions, and experience providing interventions to promote healthy emotional growth as well as the amelioration of emotional concerns.
• Prior experience providing clinical supervision to staff clinicians and/or clinical trainees required.
• This position also requires a demonstrated understanding of large clinical service delivery systems and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• This position requires a mental health professional who has been licensed to practice in the U.S. as an independent mental health practitioner for a minimum of three years. Such a license may be an LMFT, LPC, LICSW, psychologist or equivalent in accordance with DC Mental Health Law.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or equivalent.
• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in university counseling context to include supervision of clinical trainees and staff is highly preferred. 
• Experience in working from an integrative theoretical framework preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in agency change management is preferred.
• Knowledge and relevant experience of insurance administration, database management, program evaluation, and clinical services coordination preferred.

COMPENSATION

$110,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Application and Curriculum Vitae