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Tuscaloosa, AL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $56600 Midpoint: $73600 (Salaried E9

Department/Organization:840101 Counseling Center

Normal Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends required and oncall crisis intervention services rotation.

Job Summary:The Assistant Director of the Counseling Center assists with the oversight of direct service training and administrative functions necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Counseling Center. Provides oversight of staff therapist through matrix reporting structure. Provides leadership of program(s) and/or specialized therapy area(s).

Additional Department Summary:Assists in managing program evaluation functions (accreditation reporting program evaluation data management and analysis peer review functions within the center etc.. Provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students outreach services and consultation services to members of the University community. Works with people in distress and encounters lifethreatening emergencies routinely. Serves delegate for the Executive Director in their absence as needed.

Adjusts work schedule during low clinical utilization periods employing a larger percentage of their time on training activities and during high clinical utilization periods employing a larger percentage of their time on clinical duties. Rotates oncall throughout the year for crisis intervention services.

Completes required training and promoting a safe hospitable and respectful workplace. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Masters degree or higher in Counseling Psychology or Social Work and four 4 years of experience in consultation services group therapy teaching outreach student work or case management. Licensure in the state of Alabama at the level of an independent practitioner.

Skills and Knowledge:High degree of sophistication of thought and creativity due to the complex nature of human problems. Excellent human relations communication advocacy and mental health intervention skills. Superior time and task management skills. Ability to use departmental resources to stay up to date on customer needs. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work flexible and evening hours. Ability to use sound judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others. Basic computer skills (word processing email etc.. Ability to effectively interact with University community members for the purpose of program development.

Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications:College or University counseling center experience or two 2 years relevant work experience. Research (data collection and evaluation) experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a preemployment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy age genetic or family medical history information disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. EEO is the Law Poster


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