Director, Mental Health Services

Art Center College of Design is searching for an experienced Director, Mental Health Services to join our team.

The salary range for this position: $90,000. Exempt

Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to therole, and internal equity.

Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, Art Center College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation forits rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. Art Center is aprivate nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Every position atArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals,strategic vision, and mission of the College.

This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director will oversee counseling services and mental health programming for the College. This includes evaluating current policies and procedures, as well as creating and modifying policies and practices as appropriate, to support a holistic approach to meeting the mental health and developmental needs of Art Center students. The incumbent serves as the lead administrator for campus counseling services, will promote health and wellness through prevention and educational programming, and offer individual counseling to students.

This position also supports the College’s efforts to promote individual and community health, aligned with the strategic goals of the institution to enhance student success.

This is a full-time on-site position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for flexible scheduling and can be performed on-site, hybrid in-region or may be required as a condition of employment. The demands of this work may include weekends or evenings as well as travel.

The college reserves the right to modify schedules as needed to meet the business needs with appropriate notice.

• Provide strategic, clinical, administrative vision and leadership regarding the counseling services and mental health programming for the College
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with ethical standards
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and professional standards (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, licensure regulations)
• Lead marketing efforts to increase campus knowledge of mental health resources
• Cultivate and manage contracts for off-campus providers that students can be referred to for consultations, assessments, evaluations, medication evaluation, and treatment recommendations
• Maintain confidential counseling records
• Regularly review data of mental health counseling usage and procedures and make recommendations to campus administration
• Promote health and wellness in the Art Center student community with regular assessment of mental health needs, and with special attention paid to specific developmental needs of a culturally diverse campus
• Advise campus leadership on mental health trends and student needs

• Provide leadership and assistance in the development, implementation and evaluation of workshops, seminars and other intervention strategies designed to enhance the mental health and well-being of the campus community and the learning atmosphere of the campus environment
• Work collaboratively with the CSE staff and other departments to provide the best co-curricular programs to support our students
• Collaborate with CSE and campus partners to integrate mental wellness…