Director of Education, CAPS - 135777
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Director of Education, CAPS - 135777
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Filing Deadline: Wed 7/16/2025 UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 07/14/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. The mission of the Student Health & Well-Being (SHW) cluster is to promote a culture of health and well-being for the student community, deliver equitable high quality innovative services, incorporate inclusive approaches, and celebrate diversity, with the goal of adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors contributing to the academic success and personal development of all students. The UC San Diego SHW cluster, which reports through UC San Diego Health System, plays a leadership role in creating a strong and active wellness culture that enables all students to flourish in body, mind and spirit. This includes promotion and the transformation of existing departments, under the oversight of the Executive Director, into a cohesive, trans-disciplinary source of integrated wellness services. The SHW cluster includes the departments of Student Health Services (SHS); Health Promotion Services (HPS); Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS); Assessment and Analytics (SHAA), Strategic Planning, Innovation an Research (SPIR); and SHW Administration (ADM). The SHW cluster provides health promotion, counseling and psychological services and primary medical care, including urgent care and support services, to over 45,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Staff consists of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, pharmacists, optometrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, radiology technologists, clinical laboratory scientists, medical lab assistants, medical assistants, health educators, administrative and other healthcare professionals. SHW Administration provides full business, financial and infrastructure services, including support for the Executive Director's Office, strategic planning, innovation, research; assessments and analytics; information technology; budget management, resource planning and administration; contracts management; human resource management, credentialing and privileging; medical records, insurance management, patient billing and collections; marketing; and facilities and space. Reporting to the CAPS Director, the Director of CAPS Education is responsible for the ongoing education, training and professional development of the CAPS clinical staff, optimizing relevant content and speakers, and ensuring Continuing Education credit when possible. In addition, this incumbent directs CAPS Training Program for Postdoctoral Residents in Health Service Psychology. As the program director they are responsible for implementing and maintaining the program to accreditation standards, including the standards of clinical supervision provided by CAPS staff Psychologists. The Director of CAPS Education supports the CAPS Director in maintaining accreditation of CAPS by the International Association of Counseling services. In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, the Training Director also: -Functions as a Department Administrator on CAPS Steering Team-Develops and manages the Residency and the continuing educational training budgets, in excess of $750,000.-Develops, implements, and manages the Mandatory Continuing Education Program for CAPS licensed professional mental health staff. -Supervises CAPS early career psychologists (CPIII), to develop from foundation to advancement of clinical competencies, CAPS policies and procedures, and development toward clinical supervision competencies to meet local and national standards. -Supervises skilled and experienced psychologists (CPIII) to support their continued growth as professionals.-Delivers psycho-educational programs and outreach services campuswide, coordinating the delivery of psychoeducational outreach programming for the Post-Doctoral Residents in tandem with the CAPS Outreach and Consultation Director. -Performs a wide range of psychological tasks, including assessing students with academic, social, psychological, and vocational problems, performing additional testing as needed. Provides direct clinical services, including individual (brief), couples, group psychotherapy and crisis intervention. Develops and implements interventions, referrals, or other dispositions as indicated for case management. -Engages in outreach activities and consultation services. Conducts outcome studies and research related to the various elements of the training program. Contributes to the sustainability of a warm, efficient and supportive work environment for enhanced staff morale. Contributes CAPS diversity, upholds the "Principles of Community, " and fosters an environment for the delivery of optimal service to students and the educational experience of trainees. Manages operations for center providing behavioral health services. Consults with director on policy, program formulation, budget development and grant submission. Develops, recommends and / or evaluates policies, and priorities to improve program operations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $116,000 - $224,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $55.56 - $107.38 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply OnlinePayroll Title:
BEH HEALTH CNSLNG MGR 1
Department:
COUNSELING & PSYCH SERV
Hiring Pay Scale
$145,500 - $180,100 / Year
Worksite:
Campus
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-FridayClick Here to Apply Online X
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