General Information
| Job Description | BEH HEALTH CNSLNG SUPV 2 | Working Title | Assistant Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006811 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Counseling & Psychological Svc - D01168 | Department Head | Elizabeth Mondragon |
| Supervisor | Elizabeth Mondragon | Effective Date | 11/01/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 002741 | NON-PHYS CLIN TRAIN-GENL CAMP | 3.0 |
| 004144 | BEH HEALTH COUNSELOR 3 | 2.0 |
Generic Scope
| Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. |
Custom Scope
| Supervises licensed clinicians and/or counselors providing counseling and assessment services, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy and/or testing. Assists in ensuring the quality of treatment delivery. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Assistant Director is a key member of the CAPS Leadership team and takes a direct role in the management of Counseling and Psychological Services day to day operations. This position will coordinate with the Manager of Quality and compliance to ensure that CAPS maintains high standards of excellence and compliance with accrediting bodies and quality control, including coordination of peer review activities, annual and reaccreditation reporting and satisfaction measures. Provides leadership for and participates actively in urgent care and after hours on-call schedules, and maintains a small caseload. Responds and guides and supports other clinicians in response to campus emergencies and crisis situations. This position directly supervises licensed and pre-licensed clinicians. Actively supports mental health outreach efforts; and serves on University committees. The CAPS department prioritizes working with students from marginalized communities including Black/African American, Latinx, Undocumented, Indigenous/First Nations, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Multi-racial, and other students of color and various identities. A successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion with a deep commitment to supporting under represented groups in our community. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience. | Required |
| Required doctorate degree (Psy.D or Ph.D) in clinical psychology or counseling | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Demonstrated experience in working with diverse populations including but not limited to Underrepresented Minority populations, African Diaspora, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, international, first-generation, veterans, student with disabilities, and LGBTQ+. | Required |
| Minimum of 5 years experience providing clinical supervision and/or administrative supervision within a clinical setting | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Licensed in a behavioral health counseling discipline. | Preferred |
| Current valid licensure by the CA Board of Psychology OR current licensure in another state with a requirement to obtain CA licensure in accordance with the CA Board of Psychology requirements for continued practice in the state of California. | Required |
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Ensures providers adhere to quality standards, internal policies and external regulations. Participates in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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25 |
Supervises staff and assists with challenging and/or complex client interactions/issues. Advises on treatment strategies.
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20 |
Overseas daily operations and monitors program workflow. May be responsible for a specialty program.
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15 |
| Direct clinical support. Provides counseling for a small caseload of clients, individual or group. Conducts intake assessments as needed. Provides telephone and in-person consultation. | 15 |
| Administrative / Direct Supervision: Manages the work of professional psychologists/pre-licensed clinicians; ensures quality of services of supervisees; * Trains, evaluates and disciplines supervisory staff members in accordance with professional standards for university counseling centers, ethical guidelines of the profession, laws of the state of California, and University policies and procedures. * Develops, encourages, promotes and monitors professional growth and staff development of supervisees (professional and student staff). * Assesses competency and conducts annual performance reviews for supervisees. | 10 |
| Outreach and Consultation: Provides active and visible outreach and consultation services to the UCR campus community representing CAPS interests. * Consults with students, staff, faculty, administration, parents, etc. in areas of expertise and in response to concerns about students. *Coordinate annual client satisfaction survey and provides leadership as to improvement efforts for community relations. | 10 |
| Other duties as necessary. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. | Required |
| Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate. Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health counseling methods and techniques, crisis intervention, treatment planning and case management. | Required |
| Working knowledge of human resources management practices and policies. | Required |
| Ability to organize operations in an efficient and effective manner. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships. | Required |
| Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health centers/clinics. | Required |
| Demonstrated supervisory skills to guide behavioral health providers on treatment methods. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |