Director, Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS)
Exceptional Opportunity to Lead Reorganized and Strengthened Center
Tulane University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director, Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS), a unit of Student Health Services in the Division of Student Affairs. Located in New Orleans, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the nation and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the very best faculty, staff, and students as one of the world's preeminent educational and research institutions.
Position Summary
CAPS is a full-service multi-disciplinary university counseling center serving nearly 13,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. CAPS was created in mid-2012 through the integration of counseling and mental health resources previously provided and administered in separate offices. The candidate chosen in this search will become the first permanent Director, and will have good colleagues within Student Affairs and strong support from senior administrators.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Health Services, the Director provides clinical and administrative leadership in the design, development, planning, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of counseling, crisis, psychiatry, and other behavioral health programs and services. The Director serves as a key liaison to other University departments, administrators, faculty, and staff on all issues of mental health policy and practice and represents CAPS on University committees. The Director ensures that CAPS understands and responds to the psychological and counseling needs of the Tulane student community while reducing barriers to student engagement, learning, and success through the appropriate utilization of interdisciplinary mental health programs and services.
This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tulane University provides competitive and attractive fringe benefits.
Requirements
Candidates are required to have (1) an earned doctorate in counseling, clinical psychology, or social work; (2) eligibility for or possession of a current license to practice in the State of Louisiana; (3) at least 7 years of post-doctoral clinical experience; and (4) a strong record of progressive operational, administrative, and management experience in a college or university counseling setting.
The successful candidate will be a strong and engaged clinician and manager with an affinity for working in an interdisciplinary team. Previous experience managing a college or university counseling center and developing operating protocols in a campus counseling setting is strongly preferred.
Application Process
The University has partnered with Keeling & Associates, LLC, in this search process. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity prior to applying or nominating, contact Dr. Almeda Jacks at ajacks@keelingassociates.com or (212) 229-4750.
Applications should consist of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of 3-5 references with full contact information, none of whom will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. All application materials must be submitted electronically to Recruiting@KeelingAssociates.com. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.
Tulane University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through inclusiveness and a commitment to diversity.