Assistant Director for Clinical Services & Clinical AST/ASO Professor

The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) at the University of Florida is seeking a clinician with experience in collegiate mental health who thrives in an environment that values collaboration and support among team members and will serve as CWC’s Assistant Director for Clinical Services/Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor.  The Assistant Director for Clinical Services assists the Associate Director for Clinical Services in providing leadership, vision, coordination, and oversight for clinical services and operations.  They are responsible to the Director or Associate Director of Clinical Services or appropriate higher-level administrator.  They may function as the Associate Director for clinical services in their absence, as required. 

Minimum Requirements:

Clinical Associate/Assistant Professors must (1) have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology or counseling from an APA or CACREP accredited doctoral program; and (2) be licensed as a mental health professional or psychologist in the state of Florida within two years of employment. Applicants who have completed all requirements for a doctoral degree within their respective program, with the exception of a doctoral dissertation/defense, are eligible to apply if the applicant will obtain said qualification within one (1) year of appointment.

The Assistant Director for Clinical Services assists the Associate Director for Clinical Services in providing leadership, vision, coordination, and oversight for clinical services and operations.  They are responsible to the CWC Director or Associate Director for Clinical Services operations and administration or appropriate higher-level administrator.  May function for the Associate Director of Clinical Services in their absence, as required.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in providing clinical guidance and expertise to counseling providers, staff training and support, and developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures.
• Assists in ensuring that the goals and objectives for the department are communicated and achieved.
• Assists in coordinating the scheduling and oversight of clinical services for the center, including consultation, individual, couples, and group sessions. May assist in creating collaborative case conference teams.
• Provides consultative services to university administrators, faculty, staff, campus organizations, and student family members regarding clinical services available at CWC. Consults with students who are requesting and/or are in need of  a new/different therapist with the CWC.
• Reviews client files/charts to respond to clinical questions, records requests (including but not limited to providing letters/documentation in absence of provider of record, government job searches/background checks, etc.)
• Serves as leadership & support directing strategic planning for clinical services.
• Provides direct time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, outreach services, and supervision to trainees, depending on administrative demands.
• Provides campus consultation and crisis intervention. Consults with faculty, staff, students, and family members, who are concerned about a student.
• Participates in professional training and teaching, scholarly activities (professional presentations, leadership, and publications) as appropriate to role. Performs administrative and committee responsibilities as required.
• The Assistant Director for Clinical Services will serve as the back-up on call counselor to our after-hours service for 1-2 weeks per year on random rotation after hours, and 1-2 daytime on call shifts during holiday breaks.
• Assists with data collection and tracking of clinical outcomes to ensure clinical practices of the CWC align with strategic goals.

Preferred qualities of the candidate include: 

• Experience working in settings with more chronic/complex presenting concerns.
• Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage multiple clinical/crisis situations and to coordinate these efforts as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Energy to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships.
• Collaborative spirit of warmth, acceptance, respect, and trust towards colleagues.
• Experience in college mental health, including crisis assessment/management/intervention, short-term treatment, confidentiality requirements, outreach, and referral.
• Strong interest and experience with training and supervising students from various disciplines at the master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral level.

At the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) we believe that the college years are a time for change, growth, inquiry, and development. We strive to help students learn the skills to cope with the stresses of change and growth, so they are better able to learn, thrive and contribute as they transition beyond the student years.

Our Mission

CWC faculty and staff assist UF students cultivate their mental health and well-being in support of their personal, educational, and career development. 

 Our Vision

As primary providers of mental health counseling services at the University of Florida, we aspire for every UF student to have timely access to quality care, prevention, and education. 

The CWC provides:

• Individual, couples, and group counseling for students with psychological, emotional, academic and/or relationship concerns
• Crisis intervention for students experiencing a personal crisis or emergency
• Psychiatric evaluation and medication consultation
• Stress management and biofeedback services
• Outreach, prevention, and educational programs for students, faculty, and staff
• Consultation services for students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of students
• Training and supervision for counseling and psychology graduate students from pre-practicum through postdoctoral residency
• Assessment and referral services
• Teaching, research, and scholarship

Our large and multifarious team is here to support our students finish their educational programs successfully and achieve their personal wellness goals along the way. Our primary commitment is to ensure that each student gets connected with the best-fitting campus or community resources to meet their existing needs.

UF CWC staff members work intentionally to offer both on-call and ongoing trauma-informed supports—through teams including CART, case management, therapy providers, and peer services--for students experiencing intense mental distress during periods of crisis as well as through ongoing responses to complex trauma and other sources of adversity encountered in the contexts of their lives. We aspire to use non-consensual interventions only after procedural due process and when other available resources have been exhausted—see CWC’s “About” webpage for additional information on the Center’s approach (e.g., Mission, Vision, Values) to supporting students.

Required Application Materials
Persons interested in this position should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference directly to jobs.ufl.edu.  Electronic applications are required.  The University of Florida is an AA/EO employer and acts in compliance with all aspects of the ADA. Any questions or anyone requiring special accommodations to complete an application should contact the Associate Director and Search Committee Chair, Alvin Lawrence, PhD ([email protected]). 

Application Deadline

To ensure full consideration, vitas, dossiers, and statements of intent to apply should be submitted by May 2, 2025, when the Search Committee begins reviewing applications.  Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the Committee and/or hiring authority.  We’re committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing all thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where faculty, staff and students feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work. We seek candidates that can demonstrate their experiences with working with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds.