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Associate Director for Counseling Services

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
$95,000.00-120,000.00. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and health and drug screen. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits. Employees' benefits package highlights include:
paid time off, paid holidays
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Aug 13, 2025
The University of Virginia's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for the position of Associate Director for Counseling Services. The Associate Director for Counseling Services is part of the CAPS Leadership Team within the Department of Student Health and Wellness. This position provides leadership and oversight of counseling services at CAPS. Job responsibilities include: Job responsibilities include: Creates and maintains a master clinical schedule Monitors and manages wait times for intakes and screenings Ensures compliance with relevant ethical codes, state/federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures Collaborates closely with other Student Health and Wellness units, including Medical Services, the Student Disability Access Center, and Wellbeing services Serves on and leads Student Health committees such as Patient Care Committee and the Mental Health Policies and Procedures Committee Leads the CAPS Clinical Services Committee Creates and updates templates and forms used for clinical documentation and information gathering Develops relationships and implements policies that foster strong interdepartmental collaboration and communication Provides supervision for CAPS counseling and care management staff, specifically psychologists, counselors, and social workers Supervises CAPS Office Manager and ensures coordination of front offices procedures with clinical services Helps with hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new staff Works jointly with Student Affairs colleagues, especially Care and Support Services, to provide comprehensive support to students Manages CAPS reenrollment process Reviews and responds to student requests to change counselors or extend services Along with Associate Director of Psychiatry, coordinates services with other counseling agencies on-Grounds (e.g., Women's Center, Ainsworth Clinic, Athletic Department) Participates in the Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) Maintains a small caseload (40% clinical expectation) and participates in the Emergency Consult Service Participates in afterhours crisis coverage rotation Participates in outreach and community consultation Offers didactic training and/or supervision as part of CAPS training programs Works closely with the Associate Director for Crisis Services to ensure smooth integration of emergency services and routine clinical flow Collaborates with the Director and Associate Director of Psychiatry to ensure that clinical initiatives are consistent with other mission-driven activities, most especially training and outreach Participates in discussions regarding personnel and agency planning Stands-in for Director as needed in upper-level administrative meetings. The ideal candidate will also be a team player with a commitment to promoting staff cohesion and contributing to a positive workplace culture. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's degree in related field Experience: At least three years experience Licensure: Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia Qualified candidates must also possess the following experience (experience gained as an intern acceptable): Minimum of three (3) years of experience which includes the following: Working in a college counseling center Providing clinical services to student populations Providing brief psychotherapy (maximum 12 sessions) Providing group therapy Providing crisis intervention to college students, including afterhours on-call Minimum of one (1) year of experience: Providing clinical supervision to trainees or unlicensed staff and experience developing and delivering outreach programming on a college campus. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university program, and completed APA Accredited internship Experience working in an integrative care setting or participation in a multidisciplinary treatment team At least three years of post-licensure clinical experience Demonstrated experience in a leadership role PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and the anticipated range is $95,000.00-120,000.00. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and health and drug screen. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits. Employees' benefits package highlights include: 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off Parental and Community Service Leave Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately Retirement benefits Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please apply through the UVA job board, and complete an application online. Internal applicants please search "Find Jobs" in Workday. Include the following documents: A CV/resume A cover letter The position is open until filled. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia click here. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.