Associate Director for Student Wellness

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Student Wellness works within an increasingly diverse environment, serving students and educating them in ways to develop themselves personally, educationally, and vocationally and enhance their overall well-being. This position will provide counseling, crisis intervention, and overall clinical outreach/educational services to the campus community. Responsibilities include intake, assessment, time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, outreach, consultation, and mental health and wellness crisis intervention. The Associate Director will provide a comprehensive approach to well-being, following the eight vectors of well-being for students. This position will also collaborate with colleagues throughout the university and contribute to departmental, student services, retention, and college growth.

Required Qualifications         

Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or related field. Licensed in a mental health-related discipline in the Commonwealth of Virginia (i.e., LPG or LCSW). Three (3) years prior professional clinical experience working in a community or college/university counseling setting. Experience in brief intervention, mental health crisis assessment, and group therapy. Working knowledge of counseling theory and techniques. Knowledge of electronic health records systems. Ability to appropriately assess and intervene in crises. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to treat all people equitably and with sensitivity and awareness of cultural differences. Considerable knowledge of professional ethics and the ability to apply it to current work. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated with a demonstrated understanding of the developmental issues of college students. Must be flexible, can successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, and work well under pressure, independently, and in a team-oriented environment—experience developing and coordinating well-being initiatives. Experience supervising staff, either student or full-time staff.

Preferred Qualifications       

Five (5) or more years prior professional clinical experience working in a community or college/university counseling setting. Demonstrated ability to provide outreach, prevention, consultation, and seminar presentations. Prior experience supervising interns, graduate students, or other clinical staff.