Associate Director of Training Counseling Services - Rochester Institute of Technology

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Associate Director of Training – Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)📍 Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY

Are you a licensed psychologist passionate about mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals while making a meaningful impact on student well-being?

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking an Associate Director of Training to join its dynamic Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) team. This is a unique opportunity to shape clinical training programs, supervise emerging clinicians, and help lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting student mental health.

At RIT CAPS, you’ll work in a collaborative, student-centered environment where clinical excellence, prevention, outreach, and training come together to support a diverse and vibrant campus community. RIT is known globally for blending technology, creativity, and experiential learning—and the CAPS team plays a critical role in helping students thrive both personally and academically.

✨ Why RIT?

• Mission-driven work supporting college student mental health

• Opportunity to mentor and develop future mental health professionals

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

• Generous benefits, including retirement contributions and tuition assistance for you and your family

At a time when student mental health needs are increasingly complex, the Associate Director of Training plays a central role in shaping the clinical preparation of future mental health professionals while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and culturally responsive care to RIT students.

Reporting to senior leadership within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Associate Director of Training leads the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical training programs for graduate trainees. The role provides leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, therapists, and support staff, while contributing to departmental operations, policy development, and continuous improvement efforts.

This role is ideal for a collaborative clinical leader who enjoys mentoring emerging professionals, strengthening systems, and balancing hands‑on clinical engagement with programmatic oversight.

About RIT

Rochester Institute of Technology is a globally recognized university that blends technology, creativity, and experiential learning to prepare students for meaningful careers and lives of purpose. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, RIT fosters a vibrant campus community where students are encouraged to connect, lead, and thrive.

Within Student Affairs, RIT’s mental health services are grounded in a holistic, student-centered philosophy that integrates clinical excellence, prevention, outreach, and training. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous retirement contributions, tuition assistance for you and your family, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Who Will Thrive In This Role

The successful candidate will be a licensed psychologist and experienced clinical supervisor who brings both strategic vision and operational strength to a university counseling setting. They will be energized by developing training programs, mentoring graduate trainees, and ensuring high standards of care across a multidisciplinary team.

This is a role for someone who:

• Is passionate about training and supervision in a higher education mental health setting
• Balances clinical expertise with administrative leadership
• Values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Is committed to advancing equitable and inclusive mental health care for diverse student populations

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical training programs for graduate trainees.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and professional development to trainees and licensed staff.
• Direct and support a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development and management of…