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Institution:

Bard College at Simon’s Rock, in Great Barrington, MA, is the nation’s only four-­‐year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences for secondary school age students. Simon’s Rock students enroll in college early, typically at the age of 16, and complete an academic program leading to the two-­‐year Associate of Arts and four-­‐year Bachelor of Arts degrees.  In addition, Bard Academy educates students in the 9th and 10th grades with the plan to enter the early college by the 11th grade. The position is a unique opportunity for those interested in working directly with students in a vibrant, intellectual, residential community.

Position Overview:

The College is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the multi-­‐disciplinary team at the Wellness Center, which encompasses student health and counseling services. The person would serve as a primary care provider within health services working with three nurses. The position includes a combination of direct service, supervision, coordination and training, reporting to the Director of the Wellness Center. The position encompasses full time responsibilities Monday-­‐Friday, during the 10-­‐month academic year and participation in shared on-­‐call duties, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide inclusive, comprehensive and preventive medical/nursing care within the scope of practice, including initiating and interpreting laboratory work and ordering necessary diagnostic imaging, while adhering to Best Practice Standards that are endorsed by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and relevant licensure standards.
• Consult with and/or make referrals to medical specialists and/or allied health personnel, when
• Mentor health services staff to ensure satisfactory student
• Work effectively in a team environment and participate in quality improvement
• Manage and direct any medical emergency or concern that might arise on campus in collaboration with the
• Collaborate and coordinate with family, administration, residential staff, faculty and outside providers, as needed and
• Collaborate and coordinate with counseling staff regarding mental health concerns for identified
• Review, on a regular basis, all student cases with the Medical
• Assist in the training, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff within area of responsibility.
• Provide AMA and ACHA endorsed educational information and training to
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other administrative duties, as
• Participate in college committees upon request or
• Maintain all ongoing Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) to maintain an active clinical license in the State of
• Create and maintain accurate and complete medical records within the confidentiality requirements of HIPAA and FERPA

Qualifications:

• Commitment to inclusion, culturally competent practice and working with under-­‐ represented
• Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and the appropriate internship and/or
• Two or more years of experience in a family practice, internal medicine and/or public health clinic
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted license to practice in Massachusetts, or proof of certification within 30 days of hire
• § Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within an engaged and collaborative team.
• § Experience and interest in working with adolescents and emerging adults.
• § Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• § History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline.

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Excellent benefits provided.

Application Information: Bard College at Simon’s Rock Job Opportunity

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest, resume and three references to Alison Abrams, wellnesscenter@simons-­‐rock.edu with “Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant” in the subject line. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on a background search.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to inclusion, culturally competent practice and working with under-­‐ represented
• Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and the appropriate internship and/or
• Two or more years of experience in a family practice, internal medicine and/or public health clinic
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted license to practice in Massachusetts, or proof of certification within 30 days of hire
• § Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within an engaged and collaborative team.
• § Experience and interest in working with adolescents and emerging adults.
• § Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• § History of impeccable clinical judgment, ethical practice and professional discipline.

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Excellent benefits provided.

Application Information: Bard College at Simon’s Rock Job Opportunity

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest, resume and three references to Alison Abrams, wellnesscenter@simons-­‐rock.edu with “Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant” in the subject line. Review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent on a background search.

The Office Manager provides primary support for the Director and Associate Director of Health Services. In addition, the Office Manager is responsible for the daily administrative operation of Health Services providing general administrative support which includes acting as office manager and as the key support staff to the clinicians.
Babson Health and Wellness: The Health and Wellness portfolio in the Division of Student Affairs includes Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Wellness & Prevention Services, the Peers On Wellness (POW) peer health education program, Religious & Spiritual Life, and the Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team. We provide collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive health and wellness services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. We offer prevention and education initiatives, confidential intervention and treatment services, pastoral care, and student-centered advocacy to address undergraduate and graduate students’ mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary support person for the Director and Associate Director of Health Services as well as general office support for the clinicians.
Acts as office manager for Health Services which includes developing and maintaining operating practices such as record keeping systems, forms control, and creating new systems and/or revising established procedures that ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the office.
Works with vendor of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) database regarding any technical issues that clinicians and patients are experiencing; serve as the point person working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) vendor and ITSD.
Responsible for scheduling and maintaining appointments in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Responsible for maintaining the schedule ensuring that holidays and vacations are appropriately blocked off, along with staff and clinical meetings.
Opens and forwards mail. Handles follow-up as appropriate; answers phones; screens calls, takes messages, routinely provides a variety of information to callers; writes and types correspondence, reports and other materials for own or supervisor’s signature. Proofreads and edits copy generated by supervisor and others.
Monitors and maintains the Health Services email account.
Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training and evaluating student assistants.
Sets up travel arrangements for department staff.
Responsible for monitoring and assisting with the budget preparation and record keeping which includes processing all expense reimbursements and budget transfers for staff; and monitoring and assisting with budget tracking, quarterly budget reports, and budgeting priorities in all areas.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies as needed.
Maintains supervisor’s calendar as needed including making sure that both the EMR and Outlook calendars for the Director and Associate Director are integrated. Provides assistance in scheduling administrative meetings for clinical staff, as needed.
Responsible for planning and arranging logistics for meetings and special events.
Works with outside vendors.
Serves as liaison between students, Student Financial Services and University Health Plans; manages distribution of insurance cards and returns.
Monitors and updates the Health Services website as needed.
Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Supervises:
Student Assistants (1-5)

Minimum Level of Education Required:
Minimum Level of Education Required Associate’s Degree required with equivalent experience

Position Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Requirements:
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a medical office setting.
Must have excellent typing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) is necessary.
Ability to effectively interface with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action mindset; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks and balance multiple priorities is essential.
Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities constantly.
Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must have strong supervisory skills.

Working Conditions:
N/A

Additional Required Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
CPR certification BLS provider (CPR and AED)

Interested candidates should apply via our website https://babson.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Staff
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. Babson College is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the College. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply: https://babson.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/job/Babson-Park/Office-Manager–Health-Services_R0009393

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION, Student Health Services

Tracking Code

9205

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Mental Health Promotion uses a public health approach to improve the mental health of BU students and help foster a campus culture of well-being. This position is responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating prevention strategies that are large-scale, student-centered, collaborative, and grounded in concepts inclusion. This position also manages the departments peer education program and consults and collaborates with numerous campus stakeholders on outreach and prevention programs.

Required Skills

Required:

• Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Social Work, or related field
• 3-5 years experience

Qualifications:

• Excellent understanding of mental health challenges and opportunities in higher education
• Exceptional project management skills
• Exceptional communications skills
• Exceptional collaboration skills
• Demonstrated self-starter and creative problem-solver

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

For more information, go to https://bu.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=305295&company_id=15509&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=1017621&startflag=1

The University of Rhode Island is seeking an experienced and dynamic registered nurse to fill the position of Coordinator, Nurse Services. This person will lead the Nursing Department and work collaboratively with the Medical Director to lead an outstanding clinical team.  URI Health Services provides comprehensive ambulatory care services to 17,000 students enrolled at URI, is accredited by the Joint Commission and sees approximately 200 patients per day.

Please see the link below for the job posting and I welcome you to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Mount Holyoke College Health Services invites applications for two advance practice clinicians to deliver high quality, evidence-based clinical services to a highly motivated, culturally diverse and active student body. These positions are full time, 9-month appointments and report to the medical director. The chosen clinicians will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support student wellness and success. College Health Services offers full spectrum primary care including management of acute and chronic health conditions, behavioral health screening and prevention services, medication management for common mental health conditions, as well as gender affirming care. We are especially interested in candidates who value and will contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Employment to begin late August 2020.

Please see our website for an overview of our practice. https://www.mtholyoke.edu/health

Full Job description and online application at https://www.mtholyoke.edu/hr/employment

The University of Connecticut is seeking an Associate Director of Mental Health to join a talented and diverse multidisciplinary team committed to core values of respect, responsiveness, innovation, and quality. This position is multifaceted in scope and function and is designed to work collaboratively with the Director of Mental Health and staff to ensure the effective management and supervision of Mental Health services and operations. UConn is the state’s flagship institution serving over 30,000 students.
This is an exciting role for an innovative and strategic-minded clinican with a strong understanding of and appreciation of the psychological challenges and mental health needs of university students. Under the overall vision of the Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Executive Leadership Team, the Associate Director works closely with the Director of Mental Health and colleagues to develop and improve administrative systems and set goals and assessment outcomes related to clinical service delivery within a holistic and integrated model of care.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, strategic, and engaged clinician and leader with a strong record of progressive operational, administrative, and supervision experience; possess in-depth knowledge of best practices in college counseling services; have demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and management; an affinity for working in an interdisciplinary team; and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in supporting diverse student populations and inclusive programs and services.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Mental Health, UConn Student Health and Wellness, provides collaborative leadership and administration with an emphasis on strategic oversight of the design and implementation of all aspects of mental health clinical services. Under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health, Student Health and Wellness (SHaW), the Associate Director of Mental Health provides clinical leadership, coordination, and supervision for the mental health clinical operations. This position will function as the leader of the mental health services leadership team and supervises all operations related to mental health in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsibilities include provision of strategic direction and oversight of clinical services operations, clinical integration and collaboration with SHaW Medical Services and Health Promotion, planning and evaluation of clinical services, staff management and professional development, coordination and provision of clinical services, clinical supervision of mental health treatment providers, and consultation to campus partners.
The Associate Director maintains relationships with local hospital emergency departments, inpatient units and network of community mental health providers, participates on the UConn Care Team, manages the mental health referral process, and participates in continuous quality improvement. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Associate Director provides assessment and clinical care to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students and supervision to clinicians and trainees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements an overall clinical services program for mental health and provides oversight for clinical operations ensuring adherence to policies and procedures; supervises staff therapists, front desk office staff, and graduate students in the delivery of their clinical and support duties.
• Assists with developing and maintaining policies and procedures to govern clinical services, ensuring adherence to best clinical practices, applicable state and federal statutes, local health and safety laws and regulations, SHaW risk management policies, and professional codes of ethics. Oversees accreditation processes and ensures compliance with all standards of care required for accreditation.
• Carries a clinical case load; provides counseling to individuals and groups, consults with other professionals as necessary; diagnoses, assesses and treats emotional and functional disorders.
• Assists in the oversight of clinical service programs at the UConn regional campuses.
• Meets regularly with the Director to establish and discuss clinical priorities, budget, personnel/staffing issues, Total Quality Initiatives, mission, vision, and strategic planning; reviews plans for implementation of such.
• Serves on Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) and university committees representing mental health services and applicable policies and procedures to stakeholders and constituencies; responsible for communicating with appropriate university administrators and various mental health and medical professionals in regards to clinical services and/or patient care.
• Responsible for assuring a successful continuity of care program by cultivating and maintaining up-to-date and adequate external referrals.
• Prepares timely narrative and statistical reports (e.g. annual reports and accreditation standards reports) of all activities for use in evaluation of the clinical services program; provides annual update and evaluation of clinical program outcomes; reports regularly to the Director. concerning the ongoing progress of the clinical services program; compiles data to analyze and identify risks, trends and gaps in service.
• In the absence of the Director, supervises all operations in accordance with SHaW policies and procedures.
• Conducts workshops and outreach services designed to provide mental health education to students.
• Monitors, evaluates and keeps informed of cutting-edge standards of practice in the university counseling center field and keeps abreast of pertinent regulations, laws, publications, and information; provides comparison analysis to the Director for evaluation.
• As scheduled, provides 24-hour emergency on-call service and crisis intervention counseling for students who have psychiatric emergencies.
• Participates in supervision and training of clinical trainees including doctoral interns, social work interns, and psychology practicum students.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related clinical/counseling specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Connecticut.
• A minimum of five years post-graduate clinical work experience.
• Experience in a progressively responsible administrative role that required planning, evaluating, directing the day to day administration of a complex mental health service operation and mental health service staff.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and provide clinical supervision at all levels, including trainees. Experience with supervision of clinical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations effectively, professionally, appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate treatment programs and conduct independent research.
• Proven track record establishing and maintaining effective work relationships professionally and clinically; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in crisis intervention, assessing need for psychiatric hospitalization, handling psychiatric emergencies, and supervising referral for inpatient care.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments.

Preferred Qualifications: Clinically relevant experience with adolescents and young adults; experience with billing and insurance operations; training and experience in short-term models of treatment; and experience with integrated care models.

About the University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut, or UConn, is one of the nation’s top 25 public universities. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation Research University-Extensive institution, a Land Grant and Sea Grant college, and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and serves a total enrollment of approximately 32,000 students on the main campus in Storrs in addition to its School of Law, Health Center (Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine), School of Social Work, Business Learning Center, and four regional campuses.
The University is internationally recognized for research in wide-ranging areas, such as additive manufacturing, psychology, gifted and talented education, genomics, human rights, health promotion and disease prevention, visual arts, and linguistics. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Through its $1.6B Next Generation Connecticut investment, the State of Connecticut is supporting the transformation of the University of Connecticut into a top public research institution, fueling Connecticut’s economy with new technologies, training highly-skilled graduates, and creating new companies, patents, licenses, and high-wage jobs. As a vibrant, progressive leader, UConn fosters a diverse and dynamic culture that meets the challenges of a changing global society and provides a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to learn, work, and contribute.
For more information about UConn, please go to: http://uconn.edu/about-us/

Application Process

The University of Connecticut has partnered with Keeling & Associates, LLC for this search. Applications should include a resume/curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the position. Application materials must be sent, preferably as PDFs, to recruiting@KeelingAssociates.com with the subject heading “UConn Associate Director MH.” Candidates are encouraged to submit materials by March 2, 2020, and all materials received by that date will receive full consideration. The search will continue until an appointment is made.

Confidential inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Gordon Winsor, Project Director for Executive Search, Keeling & Associates, at gwinsor@KeelingAssociates.com.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at: http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town.

The University of Maine Farmington is seeking applicants for the position of Nurse Practitioner. This position reports to the Director of the Health Center. This position is 30 hours per week varying Sept through May, variant upon Health Center needs.

Information such as responsibilities, required qualifications, submission information, and how to apply, available at: https://umf.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=60516

To apply, click on ‘How to Apply’ and locate the posting on the University of Maine Farmington link, select the job title, scroll to the end, and select ’Apply for Position’.
Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, upload a cover letter which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Southern New Hampshire University’s traditional campus is seeking a Registered Nurse and Prevention Coordinator. The Registered Nurse and Prevention Coordinator is responsible for providing nursing care services to Southern New Hampshire University students in collaboration with the Health Services staff and under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Health Services/Medical Director. Additionally, the Registered Nurse and Prevention Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating health promotion and prevention services in collaboration with community partners across the campus to address health concerns such as sleep, nutrition, sexual health, smoking cessation, stress management and others as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Provide comprehensive and patient centered nursing care in outpatient university health setting to Southern New Hampshire University students with acute and chronic health care needs in collaboration with health services team members
• Maintain accurate and complete health care records and reports in electronic medical record
• Assist in the management of Health Requirements for enrolled students
• Perform CLIA waived testing, collect lab samples and follow standing orders for prescription medications as needed
• Adhere to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations regarding health care
• Coordinate the design, organization, and implementation of individual and community education programs for SNHU students which aim to improve knowledge and health behaviors through screening, harm reduction, prevention education and health promotion
• Work cooperatively with campus and community partners including Athletics, Residential Life, the Women’s Center, Academics, Student Activities and others to implement community-based health interventions regarding topics such as sleep, nutrition, STD prevention, sexual health, smoking cessation, stress management and other related health topics
• Assist in on-going assessment of learning outcomes and overall impact of wellness and prevention programs and initiatives
• Provide individual and group consultation services and referrals in wellness topics to student population through the utilization of Motivational Interviewing and other Wellness Coaching interventions
• Coordinate community-based health interventions such as HIV/STI testing, immunization clinics or other health screenings in collaboration with community partners. Some outreach activities may require evening or weekend hours depending on need
• Keep abreast of current developments in the field through continuing professional education

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field with active State of New Hampshire or compact state RN license is required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including, but not limited to students of color, LGBTQAI+ students, and students with different national origins and immigration histories is required
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills with experience in Health Promotion or individual and community-based Health Education is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing, health promotion, public health or other related field is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi or other language is preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in a health care setting with experience in College Health is preferred
• Experience working in a collaborative and integrated medical and behavioral health care setting preferred

Work Hours:

This is a full time (40 hours), 10 month position. Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with added flexibility to meet clinical need. Hours may include occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate programs and events

A background check is required for employment. Please submit a cover letter, in addition to your resume, with your application.

Why Join SNHU?

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), founded in 1932, is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. We value teamwork, openness and diversity, and believe every employee has a voice in driving our success. We’re proud to have been recognized as a Great College to Work for by the Chronicle of Higher Education every year since its inception. Our competitive benefits package includes tuition reimbursement, employer contribution to Retirement Plan, affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, and generous paid-time off.  We’re constantly seeking creative, collaborative, and hard-working talent to join our team! Come be a part of innovation and education!

To apply, please go to: https://snhu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Manchester-NH—North-River-Road/Registered-Nurse-and-Prevention-Coordinator_R0005864

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Cornell University is pleased to announce a national search for the position of Director of Counseling and Psychological Services. Keeling & Associates will partner with the University and conduct this search process with a focus on identifying an excellent clinical and administrative colleague who will contribute high-quality insights and vision as a member of the Cornell Health leadership team. The director will embrace a commitment to diversity and inclusion and provide outstanding mentorship, supervision, and oversight to a dedicated team of professionals. Serving as a colleague and strong collaborator within Cornell Health and throughout the University community, the director will have the opportunity to build upon existing success and enhance the services, programs, and responsiveness to students.

In the setting of unprecedented demand for college mental health services across the country, the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will join Cornell Health at a time of great excitement, opportunity, and challenge as the team implements an integrated mental health model designed to best meet the needs of students today and tomorrow. With an emphasis on access, meeting students where they are, and collaborative care to supplement traditional services, the Director of CAPS will lead a large, multi-disciplinary and dedicated team through this advancement, contributing to the vision, and providing strong leadership.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Student & Campus Life for Health and Wellbeing, the Director of CAPS will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for comprehensive mental health services for Cornell students and clinical supervision for the University’s Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) in support of employee wellbeing.

The Director of CAPS is a member of the Cornell Health senior leadership team and works collaboratively with peers in Medical Services, the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, Occupational Medicine, and Student Disability Services in support of holistic health and wellbeing of Cornell students. Essential to the new mental health model, the Director of CAPS will rely on a deep clinical background in their extensive collaboration with the Director of Medical Services in the provision of a Behavioral Health Consultant program and integrated model of psychotropic medication prescribing with an overall objective of both quality of service and patient safety.

The Director of CAPS will provide direct leadership and programmatic oversight for all administration, budgets, services, and staff within CAPS. The Director will manage a budget of $7.3M and will oversee a staff of over 50 including full-time and part-time staff and clinical trainees. Those directly supervised by the Director include an Associate Director, three Assistant Directors of CAPs, an Associate Director of FSAP, as well as the members of the psychiatry team. The Director recognizes the importance of a collaborative and compassionate leadership style, and embraces the strengths and skills of the team as they work through challenges.

The Director of CAPS must have an acute awareness of the importance of culture, race, gender identity, religion, and disability status and how they and other dimensions of diversity intersect to impact mental health. They will rely on their own cultural humility and work closely with the CAPS staff to ensure support for an increasingly diverse student population.

The position is expected to play a key role in strengthening linkages between CAPS, other departments in Student & Campus Life, and the larger campus community through the coordination of services and activities in support of holistic mental health of Cornell students. The Director of CAPS interfaces with senior administration and faculty, and collaborates and liaises with other internal and external partners including students, student groups, parents, university departments, and community agencies as a way to bridge the various dimensions of mental health inside and outside of the classroom. Key internal relationships include the Office of the Dean of Students, Athletics & Physical Education, Housing & Residential Life, and student service representatives of the undergraduate colleges, and graduate and professional schools.

The Director of CAPS also plays a pivotal role in ensuring critical incident follow-up for students and parents. Through a mature and supportive approach, the individual engenders trust, fosters a collegial environment, and brings out the best in students and colleagues.

Position Requirements
• An advanced degree in a mental health discipline (psychology, social work, or counseling)
• A minimum of ten years professional experience and at least four years of multifaceted supervisory experience
• Licensed in NY State or eligibility for NY State clinical license within six months of hire
• Deep clinical skills and an expert level understanding of college mental health
• Knowledge of national and international issues, trends, and best practice standards
• The ability to monitor the rapidly evolving characteristics and needs of new generations of college students
• Demonstrated thought leader with eagerness to explore evolving methods in mental health support while considering and building upon the expertise of others
• Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to the distinctive climate/culture of a university campus
• A record of strong partnership and influence with constituents to advance mental health campus wide

Candidates will demonstrate experience supporting the following expectations:
• Ability to positively shape mental health for the university. Demonstrated success in managing outwardly in multiple directions. Excellent communication skills with ability to interface with a broad group of stakeholders (e.g., students, staff, faculty, administrators, parents) and media. The director will write and speak frequently in varied styles to convey messages in a persuasive, efficient, and inspiring manner.
• Experience working with, and relating to, students and a deep dedication to improving the mental health of this specific population. A desire for sincere engagement with students, the campus and the community; demonstrated capacity to communicate broadly across a complex and decentralized organization, cultivate and sustain collegial relationships, and build unity around difficult issues; an active listener, facilitator, convener and mediator; the flexibility, resiliency, and creativity to thrive in a lean environment. Understanding and appreciation for the benefits and limitations of living and working within a small college-town community.
• Proven record of success and of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Solid understanding of difference and the impacts of dimensions of diversity and intersectionality on mental health and support. Experience developing cultural competence within mental health professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and positively with others. Collaborative, influence-based leadership style that promotes constructive relationships, partnerships, conflict resolution, and cross-functional cooperation.
• Proven skills as a decisive leader and effective manager. Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and support staff in an environment where the work is demanding and pressure is high. Experience leading through large scale change and provide successful motivation of the staff and oversight of the budget and space. Mindful of the need for compassion, fairness, consistency, and the potential impact of each decision on individuals and the broader community.
• Ability to mitigate risk through the adherence to university policies and procedures, laws, and guidelines applicable to the provision of mental health services and clinical practice, including those pertaining to accreditation and staff licensure.
• Ability to think critically and use a data-driven approach to evaluate information and implement timely decisions/recommendations that anticipate the cost/benefits, risks, and organizational impact of decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience with outcomes-based assessment and budget development and fiscal management.

Mental Health Strategic Leadership – 35%
Utilizing a strong clinical background and in partnership with the AVP, the Director oversees the development and implementation of short- and long-range plans and provides an organizational framework that supports a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to mental health support on campus. The Director will be responsible for effectively communicating a shared vision, priorities, goals, and objectives for student mental health; strengthening the existing model and providing skilled leadership and planning for complementary on-campus programming including programs specific for new and continuing students; ensuring that ongoing assessment and evaluations are executed; and identifying organizational and cultural changes needed to adapt strategically to changing cultural, generational, and environmental demands.
The Director will serve as a key thought partner for the Assistant Vice President of Student & Campus Life for Health and Wellbeing and will work collaboratively and effectively with members of the Cornell Health senior leadership team. The Director will possess shared Student & Campus Life values, a strong sense of self, and the capacity to lead with soft power and use persuasive authority to achieve the vision and goals of the Division.
With recent changes to student support models within Cornell Health, the Director will need to lead and adeptly guide the staff within CAPS relying on experienced change management skills. The Director will build, develop, train, lead and evaluate a strong team committed to innovative practices, collaboration, quality services, community support, and diversity and inclusivity.

Administration and Supervision – 30%
The Director leads, develops, and promotes a highly-qualified, talented, professional, and well-trained staff to adequately support the departmental and division mission, scope of services provided, and volume and diversity of students served; and ensures compliance with all policies, regulations, accreditation standards, and laws.

In collaboration with CAPS administrative and Cornell Health finance team, the Director will submit and monitor annual operating budget of CAPS. The Director will be responsible for selection, evaluation, development, and change of status of all mental health professional and support staff; and will maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning CAPS clinical functions.

The Director will provide oversight and leadership for CAPS Assistant Directors in their administrative roles; provide oversight for the Faculty Staff Assistance Program by offering administrative direction and clinical support; oversee clinical supervision of clinicians on staff; provide administrative guidance and direction regarding clinical situations; develop plans for ongoing training of clinical staff; and provide leadership and direction for training programs for post-doctoral residents and interns as applicable. In collaboration with other Cornell Health departments, the Director will provide an integrated after-hours service for the entire university community.

The Director will organize and oversee a quality assurance program to meet the standards of outside health accreditation groups such as AAAHC; oversee documentation of clinical services and collateral contacts for CAPS; serve as liaison with Cornell Health administration on the management of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) as it relates to CAPS needs; and develop policies regarding the use of the EHR, which includes overseeing regular template development and revision. In addition, the Director will oversee operational efficiency through management reporting (i.e. productivity reports, resource distribution), and the collection and use of data to improve the quality of care.

Campus Public Health/ Outreach – 15%
The Director will participate in divisional and university committees and projects is expected, including close collaboration in strategic planning and implementation of university-wide (all Cornell campuses) and Ithaca-based campus-wide mental health initiatives. Committee responsibilities may include the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), the Divisional Leadership Team, and the Coalition on Sexual Violence Prevention, collaboration with the directors of the police department and counsel’s office in threat assessment. This role is engaged in University-level case and crisis management including direct communication with students and parents. There will be expectations of off-hours responsibilities, especially related to crisis management.

The Director will represent CAPS and Cornell Health at the University level, as assigned by the AVP. This includes but is not limited to the Coalition on Mental Health, the Behavioral Health Committee, crisis managers meetings, Alert team, and others, as assigned.

The Director will develop short and long-range community-based services and education plans for different facets of university community; collaborate with the Director of The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives and AVP for Community Relations to develop effective and consistent messaging around mental health; and oversee periodic needs assessment, program development, and program evaluation to ensure that programs and services are responsive to student and community needs.
The Director will act as leader on task forces chartered by the Assistant Vice President of Student & Campus Life for Health and Wellbeing to identify and address critical student health issues and needs.

Direct Clinical Services – 10%

The Director will maintain a 10% clinical caseload with a general range of clinical activities including evaluation, crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy of a wide range of patients (individuals, couples, and groups) presenting to the clinic. The Director will also provide consultation to other clinical staff as needed; Facilitate involuntary hospitalizations when needed; and provide back up on-call responsibilities for a variety of urgent and emergency situations including nights, weekends and holidays.

Hospital, community and agency network liaison – 10%
The Director will oversee aspects of delivery of CAPS services including contracting, credentialing, and compliance with documentation requirements.
The Director will serve as primary liaison for mental health with area hospital and community agencies and providers to ensure that students and other patients receive optimal and coordinated care.

About Cornell University
Cornell is a private, Ivy League university and the land-grant university for New York state. Cornell’s mission is to discover, preserve and disseminate knowledge, to educate the next generation of global citizens, and to promote a culture of broad inquiry throughout and beyond the Cornell community. Cornell also aims, through public service, to enhance the lives and livelihoods of students, the people of New York and others around the world.
Cornell is situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes. Ithaca is home to two academic institutions, state parks, waterfalls, gorges, and a wide range of art galleries, theaters, eateries, wineries, and breweries. Ithaca has something to suit all ages and interests!

Application Process and Timeline
The University has partnered with Keeling & Associates, LLC, in this search process. Application materials should include a resume/curriculum vitae and a letter of interest and must be sent to recruiting@keelingassociates.com. The subject line of the email should read “Cornell – Director, CAPS.”  A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the appointment is made. All materials submitted by January 29, 2020, will be given full consideration.

Nominations, expressions of interest, and requests for confidential conversations about the position prior to application are welcome and should be directed to the K&A senior consultant leading this search, Dr. Jan Walbert, at jwalbert@KeelingAssociates.com.

EEO Statement
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