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Assistant Director of Master Level Training

Position Number: 6415318
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Assistant Director of Master Level Training

Position Title:
Assistant Director of Master Level Training

Position Type:
Regular

Hiring Range:

$115,200 - $129,600 annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Pay Frequency:
Annual
A. POSITION PURPOSE: The Assistant Director of the Master Level Training Program is a member of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) management team and multidisciplinary clinical team. CAPS Clinical Team directly contributes to student success by delivering integrated mental healthcare to SCU students utilizing the services of the Cowell Center. The Assistant Director of the Master Level Training Program oversees the operations of the MFT/PCC Practicum Training Program. This position is administratively focused along with clinical and programmatic supervisory responsibilities and direct clinical service responsibilities. CAPS is committed to the values of multiculturalism and social justice, and is dedicated to providing mental health services that are open to and accepting of every student we serve. This position supports the highest quality of mental health services to students while supporting the vision of the University to make student learning a central goal by facilitating the psychological well-being of the student body.

A successful candidate will be able to showcase a history of working across diverse identities (including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, and ability status) and demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity. A successful candidate will lead by modeling a deep commitment to cultural humility and equity; and will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of the concept.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration (50%)

Assumes primary responsibility for the development, implementation and assessment of the Master Level Training Program
Assumes primary responsibility for the recruitment of, on-going evaluations and professional development of CAPS Clinical Supervisors of Trainees
Responsible for aligning MFT/PCC Practicum Program Training Manual policies with the CAPS Clinical Policy and Procedures
Ensures that policies and practices are updated and aligned with current legal and ethical standards as defined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and CAMFT, and monitor compliance of CAPS operations and of staff's practices
Provides leadership and oversight for Trainees recruitment and selection processes
Directly supervise up to 2 staff who serve as clinical supervisors for Trainees
Serves as primary contact for SCU Counseling Psychology's Practicum Coordinator
Establishes practicum site agreements with academic programs
Coordinates and oversee Trainees' schedules
Encourages and support participation of directly supervised staff in appropriate professional development offerings
Completes six-month introductory reviews and annual performance reviews for the staff, including collecting peer/colleague feedback
Maintains membership in Professional Organizations as deemed appropriate
Assist the Director in providing leadership to CAPS staff in ways that promote mutual respect, trust, and support of individual strengths
Meet weekly with the Director and CAPS Management Team to establish and implement systemic decision-making processes that facilitate staff input and communication
Assist the Director in monitoring the evolving mental health needs of students and in initiating the development of new services and programs
Provides advice, consultation, and support in the development, implementation and evaluation of department wide policy and procedures
Collaborates and coordinates with the Doctoral Training Director on a routine and ongoing manner
Cultivates collaborative relationships with other members of CAPS' management team, clinical staff team and support staff team
Cultivates collaborative relationships with Student Health Center staff, Wellness Center staff and other university partners
Displays a positive attitude within the Cowell Center and across departmental lines to contribute to staff morale and overall customer satisfaction
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities
Attends scheduled staff and management team meetings
Serves on departmental or university committees as appropriate
Performs other work-related assignments as assigned and /or required
Ensures excellence in clinical training by collecting feedback from Trainees and Clinical Supervisors regarding clinical supervision and other training activities to make improvements and updates of program policies and practices
Serves as a facilitator of conflict resolution among program's team members and addresses complaints and concerns related to clinical supervisors' and trainees' work conduct

Training and Supervision (15%)

Oversight of orientation onboarding process for MFT/PCC trainees
Coordinates ongoing training for the Trainees
Provide individual supervision for up to 2 MFT/PCC Trainees, in accordance to BBS Supervision Regulations
Provides group supervision for Trainees
Completes quarterly evaluations for all Trainees
Reviews all clinical documentation of supervisees in a timely manner
Develops and implements plans for remediation as needed
Integrates diversity, inclusion and equity principles and practices in training and supervision of Trainees and Staff to promote mutual respect, trust, and support
Ensures Trainees' delivery of effective clinical services in compliance with professional standards of practice and ethical principles and provides regular, ongoing feedback
Facilitate Practicum Training Team meetings with Clinical Supervisors to discuss Trainee Cohort's progress, to provide consultation, support, and training for clinical supervisors

Clinical Services (30%)

Provides approximately 10 hours of therapy, individual, couple's, group per week.
Exercises sound clinical judgment and discretion in services to clients
Consults colleagues regarding challenging clinical and case management issues.
Works independently with clients in accordance to CAPS protocols and policies
Provides services that are within the clinician's scope of practice and scope of competency
Provides 2-4 hours, in person coverage for crisis appointments (screening, assessment, and interventions)
Provides triage phone consultation
Develops customized treatment plans and utilizes interventions that are informed by client's developmental and psycho-social needs, by client's diversity and identities, and by excellent standard of care
Provides health education related to promoting client self-care and the eight dimensions of wellness
Upholds client's rights in accordance with legal and ethical requirements
Completes required digital clinical documentation and records in accordance with CAPS policy and practices
Effectively function as a professional clinical member of a multidisciplinary treatment team
Appropriately collaborates with members of clients' support network (university partners, family members, peers, community service providers)

Consultation, Referral and Outreach Duties (5%)

Collaborates and appropriately consults with Student Health Services to provide care to students who need medical care
Utilizes effective communication techniques with students, faculty, staff, parents, family members and concerned others to promote quality client care
Utilizes effective communication techniques with community providers
Appropriately refers clients to on-campus and to off-campus community providers
Shares in the regular rotation of on-call and after-hours phone consultation to University staff, including the on-duty Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Provides psycho-educational outreach programming to the campus community
Develops and directs outreach programs to the campus community
Maintains appropriate documentation of consultations, referrals, and programmatic offerings

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION:

CAPS Clinical Staff (1-2)
MFT/PCC Practicum Trainees at CAPS (up to 4)

D. QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain collaborative working relationships within a diverse multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.

Commitment to understand, support, and model the values of a Jesuit, Catholic university as they relate to Counseling and Psychological Services.

Santa Clara University is committed to Inclusive Excellence; therefore, it is vital all candidates seeking employment be committed to and demonstrated skills, knowledge and awareness to serve the unique needs of our diverse campus community.

Knowledge

Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity as well as commitment to and demonstration of skills, knowledge, and awareness to serve the unique needs of the diverse campus community of Santa Clara University
Demonstrated ability to use technology in improving the delivery and evaluation of programs and services
Demonstrated knowledge in the application of student development theories
Demonstrated knowledge in addressing the needs of a diverse student population
Knowledgeable about best practices in the field of marriage and family therapy and professional clinical counseling and university mental health services
Knowledgeable about California Board of Behavioral Sciences regulations of MFT/PCC Trainees in practicum
Knowledgeable about educational institutions' regulations that are relevant to practicum training programs and sites
Demonstrated knowledge of BBS established core competencies for MFT/PCC Trainees
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based clinical supervision theoretical framework professional developmental process of Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors.
Knowledge of the impact of diversity and inclusion issues on effective clinical training and supervision

Skills

Demonstrated MFT/PCC Practicum Program administration and management skills
Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with a variety of people including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents
Demonstrated skills in the application of student development theories

Abilities

Ability to establish effective collaborative professional relationships with diverse constituencies and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
Ability to work well both individually and as a part of a team in a collegial, respectful, and professional manner
Ability to provide prompt and ongoing constructive feedback for Trainees, to ensure progress in practice and development of MFT/PCC Trainee core competencies and completion of required experiential hours for practicum
Ability to work independently as a clinician with a wide variety of student psychological needs
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative leadership model
Ability to integrate diversity and inclusion considerations into program's policies and practices

Education and Experience

Master's degree in clinical counseling from an accredited program such as clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling (Required)
Minimum 5 years of clinical practice as a Licensed clinician (Required)
Qualified as a clinical supervision per BBS regulations (Required)
Minimum of 3 years of MFT/PCC Practicum Program management experience, in California (Required)
Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a clinician with university counseling center or related work setting (Required)
Minimum 3 years of experience supervising staff who are BBS clinical supervisors (Required)
Experience in practicum training program management, in clinical supervision of Trainees in California, and minimum 5 years of clinical experience with short-term psychotherapy (Required)
Minimum 1 year of University counseling center experience and 2-3 years of work experience as a licensed therapist supervising staff in their clinical supervision work (Preferred)
Prior experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population (Preferred)
Two years post-degree clinical experience with young adults (Preferred)

E. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time will be spent in the office with clients and at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to attend conference and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.

F. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical counseling center office environment.
Mostly indoor office environment with windows.
Offices with equipment noise.

EEO Statement

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

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