Associate Director for Clinical Coordination, Counseling

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Rogers Park

April 26, 2024

Position Details

Job Title	Psychologist and Associate Director for Counseling
Position Number	8101478
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name	WELLNESS CENTER
Location Code	WELLNESS CTR LSC (03830A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	The Associate Director for Clinical Coordination, Counseling, is a blended clinical and administrative position. The psychologist or LCSW/ LCPC in this role provides direct clinical and outreach services to students, serving as the lead clinician on the front-line team of the main LSC location. The associate director also provides crisis intervention, assessment and on-call services to students. Additionally, the position serves as the coordinator of the day to day operations of clinical services, and serves on the Wellness Center leadership team. Other duties as assigned. 1. Serves as a member of the Wellness Center Leadership Team Provides administration and supervision of counseling center operations in the Director of Counseling's absence. 2. Provides clinical oversight and management of day-to-day clinical operations of the counseling service on the Lakeshore campus, and coordinates logistical interface with WTC, HSC, and Rome Center counseling clinic operations and those of the embedded positions--Provides direct supervision to some member s of the mental health team; clinical consultation to Arrupe College social worker/s; provides clinical coordination to Wellness Center counselors embedded in other LSC or WTC units, including Arrupe College social workers, and other embedded counselors (e.g. Academic Support Counselor, SDMA Counselor) Provides oversight of direct clinical services delivered by staff psychologists, social workers, counselors, social work interns, postdocs and practicum students at the Lakeshore campus. Collaborates with Assistant Director for the WTC Wellness Center in covering overlapping area of responsibility and in implementing consistent procedures across both campus offices. Plays key role in orientation and on-boarding of new employees. Develops work schedule for all clinical staff members. Develops after hours and daily on-call schedule and sends to appropriate campus partners as needed. Responsible for coordinating relationship with ProtoCall for after hours counseling response, arranging and overseeing systems for following up on after hours contact. Manages staff service delivery schedule 3. Oversees the organization and provision of direct clinical services at the Lakeshore campus. Contributes to development of policies and procedures consistent with high standards of care and legal and ethical principles and monitors compliance for all clinicians (currently 12 clinical staff members, a psychiatry consultant, and 10 trainees). Assists with tracking, trends and summarizing department clinical metrics data for the annual report. Supports Director of Counseling in ensuring that counseling center files and electronic records are administered such that legal and ethical standards are maintained as required by state law and professional standards. Manages the waitlist 4. Provides direct clinical services to Loyola undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Provides triage, urgent assessments, brief individual psychotherapy, and group counseling. Participates in after-hours on-call and Saturday clinic coverage rotation Provides timely and accurate risk assessments and crisis intervention services. Maintains relationships with off-campus providers to facilitate referrals for students needing longer term care. 5. Provides consultation to staff, faculty, students and parents. Provides backup to the Director of Counseling on matters pertaining to the Behavioral Concerns and Threat Assessment Teams Provides training to staff and faculty on areas of clinical expertise Assists with parent orientation and parent consultations. 6. Actively participates in staff meetings, team supervision and in-service trainings. Serves on departmental and Student Development committees as assigned by the Director of Counseling or the Director of the Wellness Center. Organizes and presents to staff members and trainees based on clinical specialties and expertise.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Master's or doctoral degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related field; minimum of four years experience, preferably at a university counseling or health center; must hold Illinois license in your discipline or be license-eligible.
Qualifications	Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field, with demonstrated experience and skill in mental health and /or other outreach work required.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Current valid State of Illinois license in relevant mental health field, or ability to obtain Illinois licensure within 90 days of start date.
Computer Skills	Ability to use electronic medical record, Microsoft Office, and university computer programs through HR. Familiarity with Point and Click is not required but is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	Yes
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	02/21/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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