Clinical Supervisor & Therapist, Counseling Services

JOB TITLE: Clinical Supervisor & Therapist, Counseling Services

Office Profile: The Division of Student Affairs has the responsibility of overall supervision of student life, student services and student support and includes residential education, wellness, academic advising, career services, student leadership, recreational programs and all activities related to student enrollment and retention. The Wellness Center is dedicated to providing high quality medical and psychological care to our students in a confidential and safe setting. The staff is committed to the overall wellness of students.

ROLE: The full-time, 10-month, non-exempt Clinical Supervisor & Therapist for Counseling Services position is responsible for supervision of Counseling Services staff, trainees and interns. This position assists in promoting the development and maintenance of psychological counseling services which contribute to the academic success of our campus student community. This role will also assist with the administrative functions of the counseling services offered to Concordia students, including maintenance and development of wellness resources, training, and support of counseling staff.

APPOINTMENT:

• Recommended by the Associate Dean of Student Wellness

• Approved by the Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the below essential duties satisfactorily:

Clinical & General Duties

• Provides direct counseling service hours to Concordia University Irvine students, using individual and group modalities

• Responds to mental health crisis

• Makes appropriate counseling referrals to on- and off-campus resources

• Completes appropriate tracking and documentation of counseling work

• Works in a collaborative manner with Health Services staff

• Maintains procedures and protocols that are in compliance with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Supervision

• Supervises MSW, MFT, and PCC interns and trainees, per professional board requirements

• Develops supervision and evaluation skills

• Reviews and signs off on notes for trainees and interns

• Recruits counseling interns and trainees

• Administration, Management & General Duties

• Completes appropriate tracking and documentation of counseling work

• Develops and maintains counseling services

• Refinement of data collection and documentation of counseling work

• Develops and maintains appropriate procedures and protocols for provision of psychological care services

• Demonstrates knowledge of the current risks faced by Counseling Services in higher education

• Ensures appropriate scheduling of Counseling Services interns and trainees

• Attends Wellness Center staff meetings & other meetings, as requested

• Participates in university sponsored events, as needed

• Ongoing maintenance/development of relationships with other campus leaders/faculty in other areas that assist in bridging students to counseling services

• Provides educational programming to CUI stakeholders

• Promotes counseling services to the campus community

• Other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in counseling or related field; one to two years of related experience in a college/university counseling center; or an equivalent combination of experience and education is preferred.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Active license in California Board of Behavioral Sciences in one of the following

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist

• Current supervision training

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Creative attitude

• Ability to be flexible to changing conditions and needs

• Ability to work effectively with and through other people

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work under stressful conditions

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Management and organizational skills

• Computer literate and familiar with software used in this office Experience in program development, educational training

• Willing to train students with patience and persistence

• Skilled in managing people with various personality traits and schedules

ATTITUDE AND DEMEANOR

• Exemplify Christian philosophy of the Concordia University mission statement in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

• Communicate warmth, understanding and helpfulness when interacting with students, staff, faculty and the general public.

• Awareness that behavior and dress should be appropriate for the environment of a Christian university

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all who come into contact with this department.

• Exhibit a cheerful, positive, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes, programs, policies and goals of the university.

• Maintain confidentiality on matters pertaining to this office and the campus as a whole.

• Respect lines of communication

• Constantly strive to improve performance.