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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Counseling Associate Director/Training Coordinator Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Counseling Svcs Assoc Dir Job Duties: The Associate Director/Training Coordinator reports to the Director of Counseling Services and works collaboratively within a shared leadership model, with final decision-making authority residing with the Director. Principal Duties and Functions: Administrative Collaborate with the Director to provide leadership and consultation to colleagues, particularly with urgent and high-risk clinical cases. Assist the Director with key administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to policy development, budget, overseeing staff functions in collaboration with the Director, generating and analyzing statistical reports, writing the annual report, and utilizing quality assurance processes to ensure accurate and timely documentation. Represent the Counseling Center on university and community committees and functions, as appropriate. Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director. Clinical A. Providing individual, group, and couples therapy, as well as crisis intervention counseling services to university students within a brief treatment model. B. Providing consultation services to faculty and staff. C. Providing outreach to campus organizations and classes to inform students about personal development and mental health concerns. D. Provide direct supervision to graduate practicum students and interns. E. Assume other duties as requested by the director, as appropriate. Training Coordinator A. Coordinate the intern/practicum program for graduate-level students. B. Maintain current policies and procedures for the internship program. C. Act as a liaison for the interns’ universities. D. Coordinate intern recruitment and participation in selection and hiring decisions in collaboration with the Director. E. Facilitate biweekly training team meetings. F. Facilitate intern seminars. G. Assume other duties as requested by the director, as appropriate. Key Job Responsibilities: Assists in executive decision making as a member of the leadership team of counseling services Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees May manage the unit budget Manages administrative and medical records Functions as administrator of the counseling services and provides oversight of training efforts Establishes on-going staff development activities Manages psychological emergencies and crises for individual patients and the community at large Provides mental health services including diagnostic evaluations, assessments of suicide/homicide or other danger to the community, referrals and monitoring of medications, decisions regarding hospitalization or withdrawal from school, and ongoing treatment; and advises families Functions as the day-to-day contact person in the Director's absence which may involve responding to life-threatening crises and providing direction to staff and students Department: Counseling Services Required Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Education. A Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family therapy, or closely related field will be considered if the applicant has at least 5 years of clinical experience. Supervised internship or work experience in a university counseling center, mental health agency, or related professional setting Experience supervising the clinical work of interns; preference for experience in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented environment Required to be licensed (or license eligible) in the state of Wisconsin Preferred Qualifications: Clinical experience facilitating general process groups and psycho-educational workshops Experience conducting brief therapy and outreach Has been licensed for at least 5 years Experience working in a University Counseling Center How to Apply: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format: Cover letter Resume Names and contact information for three references. Contact Information: If you have questions, please contact Riley McGrath at MCGRATRC@uwec.edu Special Notes: INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit  https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ . The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

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