Assistant Director, Counseling Center

Company: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Description: Assistant Director, Counseling Center
Georgia State University
The GSU Counseling Center seeks an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director to join Counseling Services. This dynamic position involves supporting a team of mental health clinicians, overseeing auxiliary services, and championing our mission of promoting student success and well-being. In this role, you'll provide leadership and guidance to our dedicated staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services to our diverse student population. With the guidance of the Director, the Assistant Director will collaborate with campus stakeholders, contribute to fostering a supportive campus community, and promote psychological wellness and personal growth for all GSU students.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
* A flexible work environment
* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with various partners.
* Professional development opportunity and mentorship
* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Management: Manages a subset of the clinical staff.
* Documentation and Communication: Oversees and maintains the development of auxiliary services (e.g., group counseling services)
Facilitates clear and timely communication with stakeholders, including referring faculty, staff, families, and other relevant parties.
* Direct Service: Provides short-term in-person and virtual counseling for students who request services or are referred by faculty or staff.
* Supervision: Supervises all licensed contracted counseling staff. Provides appraisal and feedback to direct reports. Supervises the maintenance of accurate, timely case notes in a shared electronics database
* Emergency Coverage: Participate in rotation with the crisis team to provide support during after-hours and daytime emergencies.
* Referral and Follow-Up: Collaborates with the clinical team to ensure timely and appropriate referrals for follow-up care for students.
* Outreach and Training: Provides workshops and seminars for students and the campus community including training seminars.
* Individual Consultation: Provides expert consultation to students seeking services, offering guidance, support, and appropriate recommendations to address their mental health needs.
* Projects: Completes special projects and additional duties assigned by the Director. Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications: Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Master's degree and three years of related counseling experience; or a combination of education and related experience. National Board and state certification required.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Experience managing teams of 1 or more.
* Experience providing mental health services to diverse populations.
* Proficiency in electronic record-keeping systems and ability to maintain meticulous documentation.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with various stakeholders effectively.
* Knowledge of ethical and legal standards related to mental health practice and confidentiality. College/Business Unit: Student Services Department: Counseling Center Location: Atlanta Campus Shift: 8:30am - 5:15pm Salary : $60,000 - $68,000 Pay Grade: 3-1 FLSA Status: Exempt Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting: 01/30/25, 8:30:53 AM Closing Date: 02/21/25, 10:59:00 PM Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
* A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)
Final candidates must provide three professional references.
#LI-KH1 Georgia State University Values: COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place. INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents. USG Core Value Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity: Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check: Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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