Title
Director of the Counseling Center
Department
Counseling Center, Department of Student Wellness, Division of
Student Affairs
Campus
Queens
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Wellness, the
Director of the Counseling Center will collaborate with a
multidisciplinary team of professionals including psychologists,
social workers, nurses, and consulting psychiatrists in three
areas: Counseling Center, Health Services, and Wellness Education
and Prevention Services. The successful candidate will provide
leadership, vision, and strategic planning to enhance the necessary
policies and practices to serve a vibrant and diverse population of
18,000 students. This position provides the overall vision and
underlying framework for the development and delivery of mental
health services.
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of policies and procedures, and
assessment of programs, services, and staff, and administration of
budgets and personnel.
- Supervisory responsibilities include: crisis intervention and
suicide prevention; testing and assessment; and community
referrals.
- Develop strong collaborative efforts across campuses and
departments in order to strengthen community responsibility for
Student Wellness. Some direct service to clients is
expected.
- Working at the St. John's University counseling Center requires
the ability to conceptualize a broad range of clinical issues from
a multi cultural perspective. Our diverse and vibrant metropolitan
student population requires that all members of the counseling
center staff are culturally competent and embrace the individuality
of each student.
Qualifications
- Terminal degree in clinical or counseling psychology or related
field is required.
- Seven years of post-doctoral clinical and supervisory
experience is required.
- Must be licensed in appropriate field in New York, or license
eligible, and licensed in appropriate field in New York within two
years from start date.
- Experience working in a college mental health setting given
preference.
Salary
St. John's University offers competitive compensation, excellent
benefits, and talented professional colleagues.
Submitting for this position
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume,
and three reference letters (including name, address, e-mail and
telephone number of the reference) to counselingctrdir@stjohns.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled.
About St. John’s University
St. John’s is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities
with approximately 20,000 students and five campuses, four in the
New York metropolitan area - recognized for its superb academic
programs, diverse student life, BIG EAST excitement and New York
vitality.
Founded in 1870 by the Vincentian Community, St. John's is known
for giving students the knowledge, skills and confidence to serve
others while achieving personal and professional success. Graduates
become leaders in their professions, their communities and the
world.
St. John’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
applications from women and minorities.