Carlow University is now accepting applications for our Clinical Director Carlow Counseling Clinic position. The Professional Counseling Programs School-Based Mental Health Training Institute (SBMHTI) promotes mental health prevention and intervention including advocating for underserved populations providing mental health services in school districts and training school personnel and community members. SBMHTIs key initiative is the implementation of the Carlow Counseling Clinic. The Carlow Counseling Clinic embeds free responsive mental health services into high-need school districts and educates behavioral health professionals.
The Clinical Director of the Carlow Counseling Clinic at Woodland Hills School District is responsible for leadership in the administration planning implementation and evaluation of school-based mental health counseling services. These services are provided to promote students personal development and psychological well-being and include individual and group counseling outreach programming training consultation crisis intervention and assessment. This position involves the training and supervision of studentsand support staff budget administration and formulation of clinic policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provides interaction and communication with Woodland Hills school personnel families students and counselor trainees by coordinating the services of the Counseling Center.
- Ensures financial responsibility of the Clinic by managing the budget and supervising all expenditures.
- Promotes the personal and professional development of counselors-in-training by providing weekly individual group and live supervision of counseling services with individuals groups and/or families.
- Provides effective and appropriate school-based mental health services by planning organizing and implementing new counseling training and educational outreach interventions as needed for Woodland Hills staff and counseling trainees.
- Ensures that the needs of Woodland Hills students are addressed in emergency situations by coordinating and/or providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours as needed.
- Promotes communication within the Clinic by conducting regular group supervision meetings.
- Provides monitoring of clinical records to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for clinical records.
- Communicates the function and mission of the Carlow Counseling Clinic by meeting with students school personnel and families.
- Provides for continuity of care by training and supervising Clinic counselors-in-training
- Provides clinical supervision for students operating under the supervisors license.
- Actively participates in and contributes to staff planning and evaluation of services and student performance.
- Compiles data for annual reports and other reporting requirements.
- Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading developing professional contacts with colleagues attending professional development seminars and attending training and/or courses as required by the University and obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required by state licensing and regulatory boards.
- Supervises clinic staff and graduate assistants
- Contributes to the overall success of the Carlow Counseling Clinic by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Grant Primary Investigator/Director of the School-Based Mental Health Training Institute.
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED
- A masters degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program
MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum of 5 years of Post-Masters clinical mental health counseling experience.
- Minimum of 2 years experience providing clinical supervision.
- Documented graduate credits and/or continuing education in clinical supervision training including clinical supervision models ethics and legal issues in supervision and gatekeeping and remediation strategies
- Documented graduate credits and/or continuing education in child and adolescent mental health counseling and/or interventions parent consultation and family counseling.
- Documented graduate credits and/or continuing education in trauma-informed interventions and practices.
- Preferred Experience
- Experience with management and administrative responsibilities of a non-profit/ mental health program or clinic
- Experience engaging in networking marketing and referral processes associated with managing a mental health program or clinic
MINIMUM LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED
- Licensed in PA as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (required)
- Supervisor credential - Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)(preferred)
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)(preferred)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- Cover letter addressing essential qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Carlow University is Devoted to.... - A culture of integrity dignity and respect for all
- A strong commitment to social justice
- Ethical forward-thinking leadership
- Comprehensive medical dental vision life & disability benefits package
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary use of Carlows fitness center and amenities
Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlows commitment to equity inclusion and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow Universitys Catholic Mercy mission and values through their teaching scholarship and service. Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor the sick and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning scholarship research and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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