Utah State University Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS; ://www.usu.edu/aggiewellness/mental-health) is seeking an experienced licensed clinician to serve as our Clinical Director/Associate Director. This person will be a member of CAPS Leadership Team along with the Executive Director, the Training Director/Associate Director and the Statewide Services Director/Assistant Director. Responsibilities include administrative tasks related to CAPS clinical policies and procedure, supervision of some clinical staff members, and direct clinical services.

This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month position, with 8-hour/day, Monday-Friday schedule. This position will be based on the USU-Logan campus, and not remote-eligible. For best consideration, please apply by January 6. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Direct Clinical Services 40%

• Provides direct psychological services including intake, individual and group therapy, single-session therapy, crisis services, and initial consultations.

Clinical Director Administration 35%

• Serves as a member of the CAPS Administrative Leadership Team, along with other Associate and Assistant Directors. In the absence of the Executive Director, supervise all CAPS operations in collaboration with another Associate Director.
• Meets with the CAPS Administrative Leadership Team as needed.
• Works closely with the Executive Director to develop clinical policies and procedures, and leads implementation of clinical policies and procedures on staff.
• Provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff, including the Group Program Coordinator and the Clinical Case Manager. (Specific supervision assignments are subject to change and determined by the Executive Director).
• Analyzes data and generates regular reports regarding clinical services utilization to assist the Executive Director with budget requests and operations planning.
• Provides a year-end report on clinical services to the Executive Director.
• Provides guidelines and feedback to staff regarding client load and case management.
• Manages the collection of client outcome and satisfaction data, and provides the report to staff.
• Assists the Executive Director to engage CAPS members in knowledge and practice of evidence-based practice and follow the best-practice guidelines related to collegiate mental health.
• Manages CAPS waitlist, including tracking and evaluation.
• Researches and provides information on clinical regulations and legal guidelines to assist the Administrative Leadership Team to ensure CAPS practice meets the necessary practice standards.
• Conducts weekly Case Staffing meetings.
• Attend the annual conference for the Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services and/or relevant webinars to keep up to date with best practices.

Training Services 10%

• Provides clinical supervision to interns, graduate assistants, practicum students, and REACH Peers as assigned.

Other Professional Responsibilities 15%

• Serves on the university’s Behavioral Intervention Team, and other university and/or division-wide committees as needed, including, but not limited to, those focused on student mental health needs and suicide prevention.
• Practices all responsibilities in accordance with ethical and professional standards and state laws.
• Understands and comply with CAPS and university policies and procedures.
• Effectively participates in administrative and professional activities (e.g., staff and division meetings, case conferences, peer consultations, professional development, etc.).
• Foster excellent working relationships with co-workers, increase knowledge and develop new skills or abilities that contribute to effective service provision, contribute to the evaluation and improvement of CAPS, and all other duties as assigned.
• Prepares for sessions and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree or higher in a mental health field from a nationally accredited program.
• A minimum of 2 years of licensure to practice mental health services independently (e.g., Licensed Psychologist, LCSW), with current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Utah by the hire date.
• Experience in a university counseling setting and/or experience in areas strongly related to mental health needs in a college population (e.g., eating disorders, anxiety disorder, depressive disorders, personality disorders).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctorate degree in psychology.
• Licensed as Psychologist and meet the requirement for being a qualified supervisor (i.e., minimum of 2 years licensed as Psychologist).
• Two years or more experience working in university counseling centers.
• Demonstrated expertise in collegiate mental health issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in suicide and/or threat risk management.
• Experience providing clinical and administrative supervision.
• Experience with program development.
• Experience with and interest in conducting psychoeducational assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Generalist base of knowledge and experience in psychotherapy (including teletherapy), (i.e., theories, processes, and elements of therapeutic change) and familiarity with developmental and other non-medical models of treatment and supervision.
• “Aware[ness] of and respect [for] cultural, individual, and role differences, including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status, and [an ability to] consider these factors when working with members of such groups.” (Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct; American Psychological Associations)
• Crisis intervention and suicide risk management skills
• Clinical skills and experience with short-term therapy approaches.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Titanium, Zoom, etc.)
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and decision-making skills, as well as a commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) is part of USU's Division of Student Affairs. CAPS has been accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) since 1996. Our mid-size team is composed of professionals from psychology, social work, and counseling. We have robust training programs, including a doctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association and practicum in clinical/counseling psychology. CAPS offers a range of services, including individual and group therapy, single-session therapy, assessment, crisis appointments, case management, nutrition counseling, alcohol and drug prevention services, and outreach presentations.

We strive to create a welcoming environment and provide culturally responsive services for everyone. As a team, we value clear, respectful, and compassionate communication with each other. Warm collegial relationships exist on a strong foundation of respect and openness. We appreciate individual differences and opportunities to learn from each other. Life-long learning, self-reflection, and openness to feedback are some of the shared values. Changes are embraced and everyone’s input matters. With an open-door policy, we often consult with each other or just talk for fun between sessions. We work hard, and value work-life balance.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

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