Assistant Director for Counseling and Psychological Services

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025
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Closing Date: 03/27/2025 Type of Position:Behavioral Health Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:HLTH \| Counseling and Psychological Services Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Director for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will provide training/supervision for graduate students and provide training and supervision for CAPS clinicians who are doctoral and/or master's level counselors seeking full licensure within the Assistant Director's discipline (LPC) in the state of Arkansas. The Assistant Director will assist in executive decision making and strategic planning as part of the CAPS executive team and will evaluate and supervise CAPS clinicians, including those embedded across campus locations, and will assume the duties of the CAPS Associate Director and/or Director in their absence. The Assistant Director will provide clinical services including crisis management, individual, group, and couples therapy, assessment, and case disposition/referral services, participate on CAPS and PWHC committees, assist with students of concern in association with the CAPS Director, the Office of the Dean of Students, and others in the Division of Student Affairs in the absence of the Associate Director or Director. The Assistant Director will actively participate in university-wide mental health prevention, intervention, and post-vention efforts and consult with concerned students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding student mental health issues. The Assistant Director will engage in professional activities at the local, regional, and/or national level with an emphasis on active engagement in relevant professional organizations which directly support the component area of the organization. This position holds significant responsibility as a "remote essential" role. In challenging situations such as inclement weather or emergencies, when the Pat Walker Health Center or campus needs to close, our dedicated team of CAPS professionals will be on standby to serve our campus community's needs through telehealth if deemed appropriate for telehealth services. The decision to continue with telehealth sessions will depend on various factors, including the nature of the mental health concern, client preference, and the availability of resources. Our primary goal is to ensure that the UA community has access to quality mental healthcare even during unexpected closures. To be fully prepared for such events, all staff members must take their UA issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend. This way, they can readily assist with client access and telehealth services if CAPS is unexpectedly closed during the following business day. By functioning cohesively as a team, CAPS staff will ensure that counseling services remain accessible to our UA community with each team member sharing this responsibility equally. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in counseling/counselor education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications. Current terminal license for independent practice that meets criteria for supervision specialization credentials with the ability to achieve Arkansas LPC-S licensure within three months of hire start date Preferred Qualifications: At least five or more years of experience in a college/university counseling center with demonstrated increase in counseling center responsibilities/duties or at least three years of prior experience in a clinical leadership role at a counseling clinic, community mental health center, or similar Additional Information: Salary Information: $99,309 - $105,000 (Commensurate with education and experience) Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Kimberly A Williams Associate Director for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) krw006Wuark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit proof of independent licensure as a mental health professional in the state of Arkansas. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Sitting, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Occasional Physical Activity:Standing, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes