Title: Director, Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling

Job #: 10851

Location: The University of Akron main campus (Akron, Ohio)

Responsibilities:

The Clinic Director is a part-lime (20 hours per week} contract professional in the College of Health Professions. The position of Clinic Director is recommended by the School of Counseling Director who serves as position supervisor, and appointed by the Dean, taking into consideration clinical licensure, supervisory competence, and prior clinical management experience. The Director is responsible for oversight of training, research, and service functions offered by the Clinic, Graduate Assistants, fiscal and physical resources, and development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Oversight of duties performed by Clinic support staff (e.g., Graduate Assistants)
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the teaching, service, and research functions of the Clinic
• Quality assurance of the Clinic's operating system (e.g., monitoring of Clinic record keeping system, Clinic master schedule, Clinic phone and mail system, Clinic waiting room and office space structure)
• Oversight of Clinic's fiscal operations (Clinic financial status and Clinic-related accounts/budgets}
• Oversight of the Clinic's teaching function (e.g., monitoring of Clinic orientation workshop, clinical documentation)
• Oversight of Clinic's research function (e.g., monitoring of Clinic testing and evaluation materials, research protocols, confidentiality of research records)
• Oversight of Clinic's service function (e.g., monitoring of client satisfaction, services rendered to clientele, fee-for-service system, community outreach and publicity efforts, community support initiatives)
• Service as liaison between the Clinic and community mental health agencies for marketing and outreach purposes
• Service as tertiary emergency On-Call Clinical Supervisor when clinical consultation is needed
• Work closely and collaboratively with School of Counseling faculty and Director

Required Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in counseling, counselor education, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years higher education experience in a counseling department
• Licensed or license-eligible for LPC in the state of Ohio
• Clinical experience in behavioral health
• Ability to coordinate faculty, staff, and graduate students to fulfill the Clinic's mission
• Ability to develop/implement policies and procedures for the Clinic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision
• LPCC or LPCC-S with supervisory endorsement in the state of Ohio
• Familiarity with accreditation agencies (e.g., CACREP and COAMFTE)

To Apply:

Visit The University of Akron job opening website at https://www.uakron.edu/hr/job-openings/openings.dot, and search for job #10851. Apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a cover letter and resume to your profile.

Go to "My Activities" link and upload the required documents under the ‘my Cover Letters and Attachments’ section after submitting your application.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications.  This is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.  A resume may be submitted but will not be accepted in place of any information requested on the application.  For assistance with your application or attachments please call 330-972-8431.

About UA:

Located in Akron, Ohio, The University of Akron (UA) is one of the largest employers in the region and offers an array of employment opportunities. Here you'll find a metropolitan setting that places you in the heart of a dynamic, regional economy, and in sync with the pulse of business, government and the community.

We're committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff by including individuals from varied backgrounds and characteristics, including age, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and socioeconomic background. We're also committed to offering competitive salary and benefits packages to qualified candidates.

The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran.  The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.