Minimum
$114,510.00
2ⁿᵈ Quartile
$135,966.00
Midpoint
$157,423.00
4ᵗʰ Quartile
$178,873.00
Maximum
$200,323.00
Job Family
Clinical and Health Services
Level
AM01
Salary Grade
9
FLSA
E
Profile Summary
Positions in this job profile are responsible for the oversight and management of the overall operations of Counseling and Psychological Services. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating philosophy, short and long-range goals and objectives. Employees develop, implement and enforce plans, policies, procedures, systems, programs and performance standards. They participate in strategic planning efforts as part of the management team. They are responsible for managing staff, equipment and facilities. They determine resource needs and priorities and make recommendations to executive management. They determine training needs and make appropriate arrangements for provision of training.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The distinguishing characteristic of the Administrator 1-Counseling profile is the strategic and operational oversight and responsibilities for university wide counseling and psychological services. Positions have overall fiscal responsibility and supervise the work of other managers that implement programs and services that support the strategy and vision of the department, or center. They participate on the leadership team for the university wide division or department, participating in the overall strategy, mission and budget.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Directs and oversees the daily operation of Counseling and Psychological Services, including development, implementation and assessment of strategy, budget, planning, policies and procedures, and mental health programs and services. 2. Serves as the chief mental health officer for the university, including primary contact for issues that impact the mental health of the University community or specific students within the University. 3. Serves as a subject matter expert regarding mental health issues and services by serving on university committees and task forces and providing training and education to faculty, staff and students to promote and support mental health initiatives on campus. 4. Participates in the Student Affairs Leadership Team to participate in and collaborate on the strategic planning, goal setting and initiative development for the Student Affairs Division. 5. Provides direct clinical service including: psychotherapy, triage, crisis intervention and psychological assessment with students; and conducts clinical consultation with faculty, staff, students, parents, and other colleagues on and off-campus. 6. Supervision of classified and professional faculty that support the operations of Counseling and Psychological Services, hiring/firing, defining competencies and performance objectives, planning, assigning and approving work, responding to grievances, disciplining/rewarding and preparing and signing performance appraisals or reviews. Identifies training needs and coordinates professional development opportunities. 7. Ensures compliance with University policies, state and federal laws and regulations and industry standards.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Entire University • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Donors and Alumni • Student/Parents • Other External Agencies and Institutions
Accountability
Results are defined by university and division strategy, mission and vision; incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Typically reports to a Vice Provost, Vice President, Assistant/Associate Vice President, Dean or other senior level administrator. Supervises work of other supervisors/managers, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, responding to grievances, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content. Develops and approves department/unit budget and exceptions to program budget.
Relationship With Others
Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.
Typical Requirements
Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology or Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. Licensed as a psychologist in Oregon. Must have completed a doctoral internship in program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) 6 years of experience in mental healthcare management.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.