Associate Director, Early Learning Evaluation Clinic

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Department Summary

Willie Price Lab School is relocating to the SOC. With this move, our partnership with the CAY Center at UMMC will expand to include a permanent clinic and evaluation center on the top floor. This new facility will enable us to offer more evaluations and therapies to children throughout North Mississippi. Currently, the evaluation center operates at Willie Price several times a month.

 

Both Willie Price and the CAY Center are vibrant and dynamic environments, constantly buzzing with young children and their parents. These places are filled with joy and excitement, thanks to the continuous activities and happy children.
 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Health Services

Sub-Family - Health Professionals

Career Track / Level - P5

Grade - 13

Min Mid Max $91,395 $114,254 $137,114

Role Summary

Plans and implements the activities of the University Counseling Center through the supervision of assigned professionals.

 

1. Assists in managing daily operations of the Early Learning Evaluation Clinic.
2. Coordinates and manages staff scheduling.
3. Plans and executes evaluations for children with developmental and behavioral disorders.
4. Develop treatment plans for children with developmental and behavioral disorders.
5. Serves in the absence of the Director from UMMC.
 

Examples of Work Performed

• Provide training to teachers and staff related to developmental and behavior disorders of children.
• Coordinates and manages scheduling for staff, student workers, and graduate assistants as necessary to meet the needs of the Evaluation Clinic. 
• Monitors and supports student behavioral plans.
• Facilitates communication between the school and parents as it relates to Evaluations conducted for students at Willie Price Lab School. 
• Provides guidance and supervision of staff members.
• Oversees compliance with local, state, and federal licensing regulations.
• Manage the organization of documents and materials for new and returning students at the Evaluation Clinic. 

 

 

 

 

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Manages the activities of assigned individuals within the counseling center.
2. Provides mental health and psychological counseling to the University community.
3. Consults with students, parents, faculty members, and staff members regarding individuals of concern. 
4. Provides supervision of staff and graduate assistants.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience Including Supervisory Experience 

 

Certification/Licensure:
Must be a licensed Psychologist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst with preference given to individuals who are also a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist. 

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal Degree in Clinical Psychology, Special Education or related education field from an accredited college or university. 
AND
Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience related to the above described duties. 

 

Substitution Statement:   An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

 

Interview Requirements
Any candidate who is called to an agency for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

 

Competencies

Accepting Responsibility 
Acting Decisively 
Adapting to Change
Interacting with People at Different Levels 
Leveraging Opportunities
Pursuing Self-Development

EEO Statement