Senior Coordinator for Training Programs, University Counseling Center

Position Summary: 
The Senior Coordinator for Training Programs (Senior Coordinator) at the Vanderbilt University Counseling Center (UCC) will join the Training Leadership Team and provide administrative support to the clinical practicum training program. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing administrative and clinical supervision of practicum trainees, directing the practicum recruitment, selection, and onboarding process, maintaining and updating the Practicum Training Manual, participating in and managing the development of the practicum seminar schedule, and facilitating the Supervision of Supervision seminar for doctoral intern supervisors to ensure that the practicum supervision and training experiences align with professional ethical standards. The Senior Coordinator will also administratively support other training and recruitment processes across various levels of the training program including the development, evaluation, and management of clinical rotations for trainees to gain experience in the different functions of a clinic, including, but not limited to, high acuity, developmental and transitional support, groups, outreach, case management, medication management, assessment and sport psychology and mental performance based on availability, trainee experience, and competency level.

This position requires strong clinical and administrative supervision experience, program development experience, and a high-level understanding of the APA Code of Ethics as well as the intersection of identity-related mental health equity factors within clinical and training settings. The goals of the Senior Coordinator are to promote a collaborative and supportive training environment, to advocate for trainee needs, to serve as a liaison to UCC staff and campus partners, and to use continuous improvement strategies to measure, demonstrate, and foster programmatic excellence.

The Senior Coordinator will report directly to the UCC Assistant Director for Training and serve as a primary clinical and administrative supervisor to practicum trainees and other trainees, as needed. This position will function as a staff psychologist/counselor, providing a limited amount of clinical assessment, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention services to Vanderbilt University undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the development of treatment plans, and the conceptualization of clinical presentations that take into account unique aspects of identity. This position will also perform community outreach, consultation, and liaison activities, and may serve as a clinical supervisor for unlicensed and newly licensed staff. Multicultural awareness and responsiveness are important components of all training, clinical, and community outreach-oriented work.

About the Work Unit:
The UCC supports the mental health needs of Vanderbilt students, encouraging their work toward their academic and personal goals. Our highly skilled and multidisciplinary staff develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to everyone’s unique background and needs by working together with students, campus partners, and community providers. The UCC also emphasizes prevention and education through collaboration and consultation focused on the development of the skills and self-awareness needed to excel in a challenging educational environment. We offer culturally responsive services in a safe and affirming space and are committed to engaging in an ongoing dialogue that provides our team with opportunities to grow in the context of their own cultural identity development. The UCC is committed to understanding the role of diverse experiences and backgrounds in order to best promote mental health and wellbeing in the lives of individuals and in our community. 

About the Student Care Network: 
The Student Care Network (SCN) is comprised of the Center for Student Wellbeing, Student Care Coordination, the University Counseling Center, and the Student Health Center. The SCN is a holistic network of services and resources pertaining to health and wellness available to all Vanderbilt University students who have paid the Student Health Fee. As such, staff within the offices comprising the SCN work collaboratively to create integrated processes, referrals, and treatment plans to better serve the entire student.  

About Student Affairs at Vanderbilt: 
Student Affairs serves a central role in student learning and development at Vanderbilt, advancing the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Student Affairs at Vanderbilt cultivates vibrant, inclusive communities that foster a student’s sense of belonging and wellbeing through collaborative partnerships, transformative learning experiences, and an accessible and holistic network of resources. We value connection, belonging