Assistant Director, Counseling Center

Description

Assistant Director, Counseling Center

Georgia State University

These are exciting times in the Counseling Center department at Georgia State University. We are growing and are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission and goals. We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

We are seeking (1) Assistant Director to join the already awesome team, taking them to the next level of excellence!

The GSU Counseling Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Crisis and Suicide Prevention to lead and supervise urgent care and suicide prevention services. This pivotal role involves overseeing critical documentation, stakeholder communication, referrals for follow-up care, and campus-wide service assessment. The Assistant Director will provide individual consultation to students, offer short-term counseling, and ensure seamless administrative coverage for campus emergencies during both day and after-hours shifts.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Leadership and Supervision : Provide effective leadership and supervision for urgent care and suicide prevention services, ensuring a compassionate and responsive approach to addressing the needs of students in crisis.
• Documentation and Communication : Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation within the electronic records database for all interactions and services provided. Facilitate clear and timely communication with stakeholders, including referring faculty, staff, families, and other relevant parties.
• Referral and Follow-Up : Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure timely and appropriate referrals for follow-up care for students in crisis. Maintain a streamlined process for ensuring continuity of care beyond urgent interventions.
• Campus-Wide Assessment : Coordinate and conduct assessments of urgent care and suicide prevention services to identify areas for improvement and inform ongoing enhancements to campus-wide crisis response protocols.
• Training : Provide workshops and seminars for students and the campus community including training seminars for doctoral interns and post-doctoral fellows in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
• Individual Consultation : Provide expert consultation to students seeking services, offering guidance, support, and appropriate recommendations to address their mental health needs.
• Crisis Follow-Up : Facilitate follow-up care for students, faculty, staff, or students who have engaged in urgent care services, ensuring a smooth transition to ongoing care within the counseling center or appropriate external resources.
• Counseling Services : Provide short-term individual and group counseling to students, applying evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a range of mental health concerns.
• Emergency Coverage : Serve as backup administrative coverage for campus emergencies, participating in a rotation with the Director to provide support during after-hours and daytime emergencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and / or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications :

Master's degree and three years of related counseling experience or a combination of education and experience. National Board and State Certification required

Preferred Hiring Qualifications :

Experience creating and implementing crisis policies and protocols

College / Business Unit

: Student Services

Department : Counseling Center

Location

: Atlanta Campus

Shift : 8 : 30-5 : 15

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000

Pay Grade : 3-1

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting

: 12 / 16 / 25, 10 : 32 : 42 PM

Closing Date

: 01 / 01 / 26, 4 : 59 : 00 AM

Special Instructions :

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission :

A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)

Final candidates must provide three professional references.

Georgia State University Values : COMMUNITY : Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING : Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION : Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY : Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE : Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION : Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement : The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime : Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.