Assistant Director of Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
Full Time
Portland, OR 97219
Posted
Job description
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Working at Lewis & Clark College
The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive
benefits package
that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.
Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Assistant Director for the Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center reports directly to the Director. The Assistant Director shares responsibilities with the Director for leadership of the Community Counseling Center (referred to as the Clinic) with an emphasis on clinical services, records, and administrative support. The Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination and administrative oversight of clinical services. The Assistant Director oversees the job responsibilities of Center graduate assistants and manages the office in the absence of the Director.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Administrative Oversight:
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Assists the Director in providing administrative oversight for all counseling services and programs offered by the Clinic.
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Assumes the Director’s duties in Director’s absence.
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Chiefly responsible for the coordination of the Clinic’s clinical activities, implementing clinic policies and practices of clinical operations.
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Assists the Director in establishing and executing decision making processes, and accomplishing effective dissemination of information to administrative staff, clinical supervisors, and clinical trainees.
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Responsible for the coordination, recruitment, training, supervision, development, and evaluation of 4-7 Clinic Graduate Assistants.
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Assists clinical supervisors through clinical consultation as needed and at the direction of the Director.
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Assists in establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical triaging and case assignment practices (e.g., phone screenings, referrals for clients outside Clinic scope of care).
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Assists in oversight of clinical record keeping including electronic record keeping and scheduling ensuring compliance with professional ethics and pertinent federal and state laws.
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Assists the Director in periodically reviewing the Clinic’s mission and role within the graduate school.
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Assists in the preparation and distribution of counseling information regarding Center’s programs and services to students, faculty, staff and the community.
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Provide clinical supervision to practicum sections in the absence of a clinical supervisor as assigned by the Director.
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Assist the Director in managing the daily operations of the Clinic, including facilities and technology resources and processing client fees.
Other Duties:
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Participates in the Clinic Advisory Committee.
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Attends department and college meetings as required.
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Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Licensure:
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Master’s degree mandatory in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or appropriate human service field.
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Oregon license as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW (or licensed within two years of employment)
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
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An understanding of student development and counseling and family therapy theories.
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Ability to apply theory to practice in a community setting is necessary.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff, clinical supervisors, and faculty, including active collaboration with appropriate community and business personnel.
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Demonstrated capacity for clear, cogent communication.
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Ability to reduce barriers to mental health care in a multicultural environment to provide assessment and clinical care for a diverse client population.
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Demonstrated knowledge and skills in social justice oriented mental health service delivery.
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Ability to communicate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team as well as to key stakeholders in the broader community.
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Two years of post-graduate clinical experience providing mental health services.
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Two years of administrative and operational experience in a clinical setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Graduated from a CACREP or COAMFTE accredited program.
PAY RATE:
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Commensurate with experience
WORK SCHEDULE:
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Full time
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37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
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Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators
(
https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance
).
Reasonable Accommodation
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Background Check
Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.
Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.
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