Assistant Director, Outreach & Mental Health Initiatives

at  Auburn University

JOB SUMMARY

INTERNAL POSTING – Only current non-temporary Auburn University and AUM employees are eligible to apply.
Student Affairs seeks internal candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Outreach & Mental Health Initiatives. This role develops, coordinates, and provides oversight for counseling center outreach (education and prevention) efforts and campus mental health initiatives to assist in decreasing the stigma associated with students seeking help for mental health-related issues.

Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?

• Auburn University was named a “Best in Alabama” employer by Forbes! Our employee longevity speaks for itself, with employees staying an average of ten years.
• Competitive state benefits including retirement plan vesting at 10 years of service, generous leave accrual, and parental leave opportunity.
• Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and your dependents. Employees can take 15 hours of classes for free, and dependents receive a 50% tuition waiver.

It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s in Education, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• 4 years of previous clinical experience as a staff member in a clinical and/or counseling setting.
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MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of National, State and local laws related to providing mental health services including FERPA & HIPAA.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and effective disorders.
• Must have abilities and attributes that enable effective representation of mental health issues in the campus community, and effective interaction with, and the ability to gain the respect of, counseling staff, colleagues, administrators, faculty, staff, parents and students.
• The ability to present comprehensive evidence-based information to management, faculty, staff, student groups, and other campus stakeholders.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Terminal degree in chosen mental health field (e.g. Psychology, Counseling, Social Work)
  Posting Detail Information

• Maintains a moderate client caseload including individual therapy, group therapy, psychological assessment, crisis assessment and response, clinical consultation, and clinical supervision. Documents, reports, and maintains confidential records and information from counseling-related services including individual therapy, group therapy, emergency/crisis intervention, consultations, and psychological assessments.
• Develops or coordinates all outreach presentation requests, workshops, and psychoeducational programming from students, faculty, staff, and other campus stakeholders and solicits feedback on outreach quality and effectiveness. Strategizes and implements best practices in the design, development, and oversight of programs.
• Initiates, directs and assists in new campus mental health outreach programming and directs previously established mental health programming. Examples includes: Question, Persuade, Refer (suicide prevention gatekeeper training), Mental Health Week, the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk, Let’s Talk Peer Education Program, and other programming as assigned.
• May Serve as a liaison between SCPS and other campus student service units (e.g., Health Promotion and Wellness Services, Academic Support, University Career Center, Residence Life, Veteran’s Resource Center). Advises and may supervises the Active Minds student organization.
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