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Associate Dean of Students - Psychologist

Employer
Bridgewater College
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Oct 23, 2017

Bridgewater College is seeking a dynamic and collaborative mental health professional with a depth and breadth of experience in holistic health initiatives. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, and working with a team of wellness, health, and mental health professionals, the Associate Dean of Students will serve as a member of the Student Life leadership team, and have primary responsibility for developing a culture of integrative wellness and direct oversight of the College’s Counseling Services. In addition to supervising the College Counselor, the Associate Dean is responsible for both health and wellness services, supervising the Director for Health Services, and a reimagined Wellness program, led by the Wellness Education Director. 

The position is full-time, 12 months. Duties may require occasional evening and weekend availability on campus and require ability to respond to urgent situations by phone or email on evenings and weekends. 

Education & Experience: Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or Counseling and Guidance from an APA-accredited program and hold valid clinical licensure as a psychologist, or be licensed eligible in the state of Virginia by the state Board of Psychology. The Associate Dean must meet APA criteria to supervise doctoral students; Experience working with the college student population and higher education, preferably at a liberal arts, residential institution; Demonstrated experience implementing best practices in college health and wellness; Prior administrative and supervisory experience.

Skills & Abilities: A high level of personal and professional integrity, strong sense of ethics, and respect for privacy and confidentiality; Effectively manage and appropriately triage crises; Analytical skills to research and analyze data and information from a variety of sources to make sound recommendations and decisions: Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication, and public speaking skills and ability to lead group discussions; Set priorities to achieve objectives and to manage multiple, diverse assignments/projects.

General Information: Bridgewater College offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 60 majors and minors, along with pre-professional programs such as medicine and law, dual degree programs and teacher certification. The College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, with 23 intercollegiate athletic teams. 

The vibrant 300-acre residential campus includes an equestrian center and is located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, near the city of Harrisonburg in the center of the Shenandoah Valley. An excellent school system, healthy business environment, numerous arts and cultural events, the state's lowest crime rate, and a variety of outdoor opportunities and historic attractions draw many to the region. 

The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous paid time off and holiday program, a health program that includes medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance plans, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Other benefits include use of the Funkhouser Center for Health and Wellness and free admission to most athletic and cultural events on campus. 

For Additional Information: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu

Apply: Please complete our online application at www.bridgewater.edu/careers  and attach a cover letter, resume and include the names and contact information (email and mobile phone) for three references.  

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. 

Bridgewater College is an equal opportunity provider, committed to employing a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally under-represented groups.

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