"Director of Counseling & Health Promotion Services"

Director of Counseling & Health Promotion Services

Company: Auburn University Montgomery

Job Location:

Category: Counseling and Psychological Services

Type: Full-Time

Vacancy Number: S-01247

Special Instructions to Applicants

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Counseling and Health Promotion Services Department at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) is accepting applications for a full time Director. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensures counseling services are available to students, ensures the continuous quality improvement and evaluation of counseling services.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for mental health issue on campus including developing informational materials for the campus community.
• Direct the human, financial, and other resources needed to accomplish objectives of the Counseling Center.
• Develops, monitors, and administers the Counseling Center's budget.
• Establish and administer policies and procedures within the Center consistent with ethical practices within the counseling field as well as stated and federal regulations.
• Provide direction and coordination of services to students including individual and group counseling, administration and interpretation of diagnostic instrument, and academic and career counseling.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Counseling Center.
• Provide administrative leadership and supervision.
• Recommend, hire, orient, train, and evaluate assigned staff; monitor and coordinate staff development and training programs.
• Provide general mental health services such as individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Provide culturally competent service to a diverse client population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic word processing software and the ability to operate standard PC/PC software applications
• Knowledge of applicable university policies and procedures
• Knowledge of ethical and legal issues as applied to the provision of clinical services
• Knowledge of clinical service delivery systems in university counseling centers
• Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices
• Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices
• Knowledge of public relations and marketing strategies
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations
• Technical knowledge and abilities specifically related to the Counseling Center
• Problem analysis skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and manage the work of others and multiple programs and activities
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others
• Ability to speak in public and make oral presentations
• Ability to supervise professional counselors as well as interns in psychology and counseling
• Ability to respond to multiple competing demands

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in counseling, psychology, or related field is required (doctorate preferred). Must be a professional licensed counselor by the State of Alabama at the time of hire. Applicant must possess five (5) years of related experience in a counseling center, with at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory role.

This posting will remain open until closed: Yes

About the University/College

Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don't just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

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