Kean University

Director of Counseling and Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Kean Counseling Center

Kean University$125K — $140K *
Union, NJ 07083In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate in a related field
  • Current New Jersey State licensure in psychology or counseling
  • Minimum 2 years post-licensure experience in higher education counseling
  • 5 years of clinical supervision preferred
  • Experience in mental health prevention for diverse populations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to integrate technology in counseling practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop a comprehensive counseling program for students
  • Oversee clinical services and Alcohol and Other Drug Services program
  • Create policies affecting the mental health environment at the university
  • Collaborate with other departments for integrated student support
  • Respond to emergency situations as part of the trauma response team
  • Provide educational outreach services across all campuses
  • Supervise program staff and ensure adherence to best practices.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Work-life balance benefits
  • Eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
External Applicant Instructions
  • Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
  • Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
  • In the "My Experience" section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.


Kean Wellness Center
Counseling Center
Director of Counseling and Alcohol and Other Drug Services


Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Kean Wellness Center, the Director of Counseling and Alcohol and Other Drug Services (Director 2) is a full-time, twelve-month managerial position responsible for the management, development and implementation of a comprehensive counseling program for the educational, personal and psychological support of students at Kean's multiple campus locations. The Director assists in the development of policy affecting the mental health environment of the University; oversees the delivery of clinical services and also supervises the Alcohol and Other Drug Services program; collaborates with other offices in the Wellness Center and other University departments to provide an integrated educational support and outreach service to students across all campuses; and does related work as required.

This position requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. Travel is also required, including travel to Kean's New Jersey campus locations. This position assists the Executive Director with response to emergency situations and serves in a lead role on the university-wide trauma response team.

Qualifications: Doctorate degree in a related discipline; current New Jersey State licensure as a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical social worker; and a minimum of two years of post-licensure experience in a college or university counseling center or related field is required. Five years of clinical supervision; demonstrated organizational and administrative responsibilities; and experience providing mental health prevention to a diverse population is preferred. Candidates with a Doctorate degree in a related discipline, New Jersey State licensure in a related profession and two years of post-licensure experience as listed above may also be considered as determined by the University. Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to use and integrate technology into the counseling experience.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $125,000 to $140,000. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

About Kean University

Kean University is a public research university located in Union and Hillside, New Jersey. It was founded in 1855 and is the third largest public university in the state. The university offers over 50 undergraduate and 35 graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in psychology and education. Kean University is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution. The university has a strong focus on community engagement and offers a variety of programs and services to support local residents and businesses.
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