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A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department: Center for Counseling and Consultation

Specific Job Title: Associate Director for Clinical Services

Reports to : Director of Center for Counseling and Consultation

Campus: Queens

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director for Center for Counseling and Consultation (CCC), the Associate Director for Clinical Services assists the CCC Director in implementing strategic initiatives and the day to day operations of the CCC. In addition, the clinical director’s responsibilities includes setting and updating clinical policy and procedures, providing guidance to clinicians making clinical judgments. The Associate Director for Clinical Services creates coverage plan for the center and builds the strategy for clinical services and managing assignment of clients, providing clinical supervision to staff members prior to their clinical licensure, implementation of the Health Related Leave Policy for the University and regularly produce reports regarding clinical services. The clinical director will also assist with the implementation of campus wide mental health screening (i.e., ISP) and coordination of care with the St. John’s Helpline (i.e., Protocol). Some evening and weekend hours will be required.

Essential Functions:

• Day-to-day clinical operations include insuring the adequate provision of intake and triage appointments, supervision and case consultation, building clinical schedules for clinical staff and clinical fellows, manage the CCC After-Hours on-call service, manage the Interactive Screening Program, ensure clinical forms and tools are updated and effective (e.g., AUDIT, SDA, Titanium, and CCAPS), monitor clinical flow, monitor clinician to ensure notes are completed in a timely manner (per policy and procedure manual), provide direct training and staff clinical orientation, Chair the Quality Assurance Team and oversees peer reviews.
• Chair weekly clinical meeting, provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff as assigned by the Director, process Release of Information (ROI) requests from students, provide back-up for clinicians who are out of the office, provide administrative & clinical oversight for psychiatrist, prepare monthly clinical reports for clinical services, and write clinical procedures and policies in consultation with Director.
• The implementation of the University Health Related of Leave policy requires reviewing of application, gather of necessary documentation, contact with student, family member, or treatment provider, and presentation of these cases to the Health Related Leave Committee for student requesting for Health Related Leave and return from Health Related Leave.

Competencies:

• Provides culturally informed direct clinical services to students including individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, and triage, and crisis intervention. Maintain clinical records according to professional legal and ethical standards.
• Provides consultation, outreach programming, and committee work. Maintains collaborative relationships with members of the university community. Offers outreach programs including training and workshops and serves on designated committees.
• Licensed psychologist will practice in accordance with the ethics of the American Psychological Association, state law and licensing regulations, and departmental guidelines and policies.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff as assigned by the Director, provide administrative & clinical oversight for psychiatrist, prepare monthly clinical reports for clinical services, and write clinical procedures and policies in consultation with Director.

Work Environment :

This position operates in a professional office environment and the incumbent is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 10 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Due to the nature of the position, extra work and flexible hours including evenings and weekends may be needed during campus or department emergencies.

Required Education and Experience:

• Degree must be in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (Doctorate of Psychology).
• Experience: 7 to 10 years preferred
• Prior administrative experience in clinical setting; preferably in a counseling services.
• Strong clinical background in crisis intervention and multicultural counseling skills and experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills, particularly using short-term treatment models.
• Experience in providing training and supervision to clinical fellows.
• Experience in providing group counseling.
• Experience in use of electronic health records software (i.e., Titanium, Medicat)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• I Doctorate, Licensed Psychologist (must obtain license in the State of New York within six (6) months of date of hire).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $113,000 - $126,000 . St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• The incumbent maintains a current nursing license and meets continuing education requirements for the State(s) licensed in.
• Must be licensed in the state where the facility is located.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional nursing principals, procedures, and techniques to patient care and nursing supervision. 
• Practical knowledge of medication, administration guidelines, and pharmaceutical agents and their desired and adverse effects in order to recognize untoward effects and take appropriate corrective measures.
• Knowledge of training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented.
• Knowledge of and participation in established clinic, program and NCCHC requirements on safety, infection control, quality assurance, maintenance of records of patients seen, statistical information gathering, etc. 
• Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
• Ability to provide patient health education instruction.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires walking, standing, bending, and some lifting, for example to assist patients out of wheelchairs.