The Associate Director for Clinical Services, reports to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and is a key member of the leadership team. This role contributes to the department's vision and strategic planning, serving as the CAPS representative (in the absence of the Director) when needed. The Associate Director oversees the daily operations of all aspects of clinical services, including the development of clinical scope and practice, staffing, and the continuous assessment and enhancement of service delivery of clinical care. In addition to supervising clinical staff, this position may provide some direct clinical services as needed. As a departmental leader, this role collaborates regularly with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the Cornell community is well-informed about CAPS services and fostering connections across the university to ensure students receive comprehensive care and support.
Success Factors:- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and listening skills and the ability to speak to a wide range of audiences and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
- Strong commitment to collaborative work, and a proven track record of successfully partnering with colleagues and other campus partners with varying work styles.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment.
- Exhibits initiative and thrives on developing innovative solutions and partnerships.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Required Qualifications:- Masters in social work with "C" or "R" designation (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (PhD or PsyD) and a minimum of 7 years of work-related experience.
- Licensed in New York State.
- Demonstrated ability to manage clinical systems and partnerships and establish new ones as needed.
- Experience supervising, managing, and leading a diverse clinical team.
- Experience using electronic health record management systems.
- Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
- Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.
Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated ability to create working partnerships across a variety of academic and student service systems within higher education.
- Experience setting and measuring program outcomes.
- Proficiency in a language in addition to English desirable.
University Job Title:Assistant Director Psych Services
Job Family:Health
Level:H
Pay Rate Type:Salary
Pay Range:$99,648.00 - $115,682.00
Remote Option Availability:Onsite
Company:Endowed
Contact Name:Bri Muscente
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