Assistant Director of Health and Wellness - Louisiana Tech University : Job Details

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.The purpose of this position is to provide crisis management, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, couples therapy, assessment, clinical supervision, initial consultation, and appropriate referrals, addressing psychopathology, which interferes with personal, social, and academic functioning. The counselor will coordinate programming to market services and resources offered to students, assist in promotion/coordination of student outreach and implement group services informed by center data. Conduct monthly analysis of Titanium software to provide data on effectiveness and presenting problems in Counseling Services. Applicants should currently hold a state of Louisiana Professional Counselor or Psychologist license.ClinicalProvide culturally sensitive crisis management, individual psychotherapy, group therapy, couples therapy, assessment, clinical supervision of interns, initial consultation, ethics, and appropriate referrals, addressing psychopathology, which interferes with personal, social, and academic functioning. Determine and implement group sessions, presentations, and workshops for meeting students' emotional and psychosocial needs. Create and implement strategic outreach presentations to varied groups, organizations, and departments within the University. Assist in teaching the KINE 433C: Dynamics of Peer Leadership course. Maintain professional license(s) and professional certifications through continuing education. To respond to mental health crisis on campus in all situations where Counseling Services knowledge and skills are essential. Consult with concerned students, faculty, staff, and possibly parents regarding students' mental health issues. Provide clinical supervision for interns and staff members requiring supervision for licensure. Act as a Confidential Advisor to students concerning Title IX concerns.Wellness and EducationProvide leadership as the supervisor of Counselor/Coordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Education including collaboration with campus and community partners. Assist the coordinator of the Peer Leadership Council (PLC) with training student peer leaders. Provide consultation and outreach activities to university community, particularly connecting with underrepresented student populations. Collaborate with other departments and colleges within the University community that focus on building a diverse and inclusive campus. Explore grants and research related opportunities to Health and Wellness. Design and conduct the assessment of effectiveness of services and programming for Counseling Services for Health and Wellness comparative to other universities. Actively support and assist in planning and implementing activities and programs that are functions of Counseling Services as guided by the Director under Health and Wellness. Serve on committees and as a student organization advisor.Applicants must submit resume, cover letter, and graduate transcript with the application.Questions, please contact Ashley Owen, Director of Counseling Services at [email protected] Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.Note to Applicant:Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.