Counseling Manager, Urgent Care

Position Summary:
The CARE (Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation) Counseling Manager at the University Counseling Center (UCC) is a mid-level clinical staff position that will provide leadership to clinicians and perform comprehensive mental health and consultation services for Vanderbilt University’s diverse student population with a focus on urgent care and higher acuity services. The CARE Counseling Manager is one of two CARE Counseling Managers reporting to the Associate Director for Clinical Intervention and CARE, and one of four Counseling Managers at the UCC. The position will provide clinical and administrative supervision to the UCC Counselors reporting to them, ensuring Individual Service Plans (ISPs) are met, help new counselors gauge and assess treatment needs particularly for more complex diagnoses, assist in determining if off-campus care or termination is appropriate, and managing team workloads effectively to support student needs in the UCC. 

Typical duties include, but are not limited to, providing clinical assessment and individual and group counseling and crisis intervention services to Vanderbilt University undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, the development of treatment plans, conceptualization of clinical presentations that take into account unique aspects of identity, and assisting UCC Counselors in determining appropriate treatment plan recommendations, continuation or termination of client relationship. his position will also perform community outreach, consultation, and liaison activities including some limited evening hours as needed to support satellite and/or outreach services. Specific events and scenarios may also require after hours consultation and/or postvention work. Multicultural awareness and responsiveness are important components of all clinical and community outreach-oriented work.

About the Work Unit:
The University Counseling Center (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 each individual’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, compassion, development, and innovation. Our staff are committed to continued growth in knowledge, awareness, skills, and experience engaging with these priorities in a higher education environment.

 

Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Provide professional, short-term mental health services to students:

• Provide an integrated assessment of students presenting for counseling to include the influence of bio-psycho-social variables on treatment and to effectively guide subsequent treatment planning.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans to target the needs of the student within a short-term, multidisciplinary, and multimodal system of care and collaborate effectively with other treatment resources for the benefit of students.
• Participate in the planning of effective and innovative intervention and skill development programs for