This position is located in Rockville, MD at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG).
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a unique, highly successful regional higher education center developed as a part of the University System of Maryland. The USG campus offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine Maryland public universities on one convenient campus in Montgomery County.
At the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus, the Director, Center for Counseling & Well-being provides overall leadership and coordination of the USG Center for Counseling & Well-being.
This is an exciting opportunity to not only oversee the ongoing viability of the Center but to realize the vision of incorporating the USG campus recreation center, and the establishment and development of other well-being services (e.g., nutrition counseling, massage therapy, and spiritual growth).
The Center for Counseling & Well-being is not affiliated with, and operates independently of, the Counseling Center at the University of Maryland College Park.
POSTING DATE: 02/23/2024
OPEN UNTIL FILLED : Yes
BEST CONSIDERATION DATE: 03/25/2024
HOW TO APPLY: Please visit https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/117126
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Licensure:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
- Licensed mental health professional in Maryland, or licensed in another state and must become a licensed mental health professional in Maryland within three (3) calendar months of hire.
Required Experience:
- Ten (10) years of experience in a college counseling center, university counseling center, or mental health setting.
- Experience providing clinical services. four (4) years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to establish objectives for the CCW based on the strategic goals of USG.
- Ability to envision and implement the future development of the CCW, in both the counseling and wellness areas.
- Skill in identifying problems, analyzing causes, and conceptualizing and implementing relevant solutions.
- Ability to forge productive relationships with others (internal and external) in carrying out programs and services for members of the campus community.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and individual differences, and the ability to work successfully with others.
- Skills as a broad-based generalist mental health provider trained in:
- methods of observation, assessment, and program evaluation;
- counseling theory;
- group interaction, consultation, organizational development, and mediation;
- advocacy and decision-making skills;
- remedial, preventive, developmental and crisis intervention approaches;
- psycho-educational models based on knowledge of the biological, cognitive and social basis of behavior;
- cultural and individual differences.
PREFERENCES:
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology; Clinical Psychology; or Counselor Education from an accredited college or university.
- Clinical supervisory experience in a clinical setting including supervision of clinical trainees, knowledge, and relevant experience in the areas of clinical training and supervision.
- Experience in a university or college counseling center or in a higher education environment.
- Experience in, and an understanding of, career development and the provision of career counseling services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
General office work requiring long hours sitting, communicating verbally, active listening
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This position is located in Rockville, MD.
- For best consideration please submit resume, cover letter and a list of references no later than March 25, 2024. All resumes submitted on or before the best consideration date, will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND CHECK
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.