Job No. 540808 Director Of Counseling Center

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related field and five (5) years of post-licensure experience in a counseling center or similar, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience should include Brief Therapy and motivational interviewing, academic coaching, cross cultural awareness, crisis management and consultation, sexual and gender issues, and addiction and substance abuse counseling.

LICENSES - Licensed in the State of California as a Psychologist, Marriage and Family Thereapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA's) -

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

• Knowledge of relevant ethical and legal parameters of professional practice.

• Awareness of electronic recordkeeping desirable.

• Able to work independently with little supervision, be proactive, and take initiative.

• In-depth knowledge of counseling theories, practices, and techniques relevant to a diverse university student population, including developmental and psychological issues.

• Strong leadership skills to inspire, manage, and develop a team of counseling professionals and administrative staff, along with excellent conflict resolution abilities.

• Proficiency in crisis intervention strategies, including assessment, immediate response, and post-crisis follow-up, with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to crises.

• Comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

• Proficiency in financial management, including budgeting, accounting, and managing multiple funding sources, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals.

• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate counseling and wellness programs based on best practices, with strong analytical skills for assessing program effectiveness and making data-driven decisions.

• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.

• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.

• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.

• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.

• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working in a higher education institution or with college aged students.

• Counseling, prevention, and outreach services to diverse populations

• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered

• attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK - involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: Limited: The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017. (All Advisors and MPPS are limited).

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A "designated position" in the CSU's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Advertised: Jun 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

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