Assistant Director of Mental Health Services

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Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Reporting to the Sr. Associate Director of Clinical Services and Training, the Assistant Director for Mental Health Services is an essential member of the CAPS/Fontaine Center leadership team. This position collaborates with the Sr. Associate Director on the conceptualization of the scope and design of optimal service delivery and assists in directing the operational needs of Clinical Services. This position assists in managing staffing for clinical services and in facilitating the optimization of access to services and monitoring the quality of services.

The Assistant Director of Mental Health Services is responsible for the administrative supervision of an assigned clinician team. Acquires and manages feedback regarding staff performance and completes timely annual evaluations for those staff over whom he/she is administratively responsible.

Additionally, in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Director, this position ensures compliance with Joint Commission Standards; monitors and engages in multidisciplinary specialty mental health consultation teams; creatively develops cutting-edge mental health service delivery options; and assists in monitoring client assignments and referrals. The Assistant Director manages CAPS in the absence of the Sr. Associate Director and is actively involved in crisis management services and hospitalization of clients.

* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
* Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work well with multi-disciplinary teams.
* Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to confidentiality including HIPAA, FERPA, state, federal and university/system wide guidelines.
* Ability to work effectively with students from all backgrounds.
* Ability to engage in data-informed decision-making, knowledge of current trends in collegiate mental health services, ability to develop, implement, and evaluate models of clinical training
* Demonstrated knowledge of issues challenging the well-being of college students.
* Training and skills in providing telehealth services.
* Familiarity with short-term models of treatment.
* Ability to work with an electronic health record.
* Knowledge and/or interest in preventative mental health education and outreach programs.

Ability to transport light weight equipment (computer and program materials) across campus and to offsite presentations. Able to sit for extended periods of time. Vision corrected to utilize an electronic health record.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Leadership, Clinical Services Oversight and Policy Development:
* Direct the strategic planning and design of optimal service delivery models in alignment with CAPS/Fontaine Center priorities; oversee the operational infrastructure required to support Clinical Services.
* Lead and manage clinical staffing strategy, ensuring alignment with service demand, enhancing access, and maintaining the highest standards of service quality.
* Drive the development and governance of policies and procedures that promote innovative, evidence-based clinical practices in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Director.
* Provide executive oversight for the full spectrum of CAPS services and shape institutional policy through active leadership within the CAPS/Fontaine Center senior management team.

Direct Client Service:
* Provide age-appropriate direct client care and support services including clinical evaluation and counseling/psychotherapy to eligible members of the UGA community
* Consistent with UHC & CAPS Policy & Procedure manuals, develop idiosyncratic treatment plan based on an investigation of empirically supported treatment options, make appropriate referrals, and accurately document treatment provided.
* Participate in a rotational on-call duty to assist students in crisis and following up on outside emergency care.

Administrative Tasks and Meetings:
* Serve as an active, respectful, and engaged member of CAPS & UHC teams and work groups.
* Understand and asses with other members of the CAPS/Fontaine Center leadership team those Joint Commission Standards that apply to CAPS clinical services and training.
* Actively seek to improve services to eligible members of the UGA community.
* Participate in PI projects, peer consultation, and other duties as assigned.
* Maintain professional licensure.
* Support the Mission, Vision, and Values of CAPS, the UHC, and UGA