Coordinator of Embedded Campus Programs/Psychologist (PY)

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

This position is currently established as a full-time, 11-month role; however, it maintains the potential for future structural flexibility such as 9, 10, 11, or 12-month schedule(s) based on the University Health Center's operational and business needs. Finalist must acknowledge at the time of offer that the position's schedule may be adjusted at the future date to meet these needs. We are committed to providing clear information and support during any transitions.

We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.

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UHC Minimum:
*Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program.
*Active licensure in the State of Georgia.
*7-10 years of experience providing psychological services in a university counseling center or comparable setting.
*Demonstrated proficiency in independent clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
*Capacity to work effectively in a cross cultural, interdisciplinary environment.
*2-5 years of experience supervising licensed mental health professionals.
*2 years of experience with program assessment, evaluation, or quality improvement initiatives in higher education or healthcare.
* AHA Heartsaver CPR/ AED certification (or ability to obtain after hire).

UHC Preferred:
*2 years of experience coordinating embedded or decentralized service delivery models.
*Training or applied experience in community psychology, systems level intervention, or prevention science.
*At least 1 year of experience with telehealth service delivery and integrated care models.
*Demonstrated success collaborating with academic leadership and institutional stakeholders.

The Coordinator of Embedded Campus Programs is a senior clinician within Counseling and Psychiatric Services ( CAPS) and reports to the Senior Director of CAPS and the Fontaine Center. This position is responsible for providing direct clinical services, including individual, group, and crisis counseling, as well as consultation, outreach, and supervision of trainees and staff. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position leads the development and management of embedded counseling services in academic and campus units. This role collaborates with university stakeholders to enhance access to care, promote early intervention, and support student mental health and academic success. This is a 11-month position, off the month of June.

Sitting for extended periods, talking, hearing corrected to normal, corrected visual acuity adequate to utilize the electronic health record.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Clinical Services
* Provide independent, evidencebased psychological services, including advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis intervention for students presenting with complex, highacuity, and cooccurring mental health conditions.
* Serve as a senior clinical authority for complex, highrisk, and multidisciplinary student cases, exercising advanced professional judgment and providing consultation to CAPS leadership, academic administrators, and campus partners.
* Lead clinical decisionmaking in situations with significant institutional, ethical, and riskmanagement implications, ensuring adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and university policies.
* Design, implement, and evaluate strategic outreach, prevention, and earlyintervention initiatives aligned with departmental goals and broader institutional priorities for student success, retention, and wellbeing.
* Act as a primary clinical representative for CAPS in highlevel campus initiatives, committees, and task forces related to student wellbeing and belonging, crisis response, threat assessment, and institutional mental health strategy.
* Elevates campuswide mental health practices by leading policy development, delivering expert consultation, and driving systemslevel improvements that strengthen longterm effectiveness and sustainability.

Embedded Program Coordination and Leadership
* Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the design, expansion, and sustainability of embedded mental health programs, aligning services with university priorities and emerging student needs.
* Lead program design, evaluation, and continuous improvement, including development of outcomes metrics, analysis of utilization data, and preparation of reports for senior leadership.
* Develop, implement, and oversee clinical response protocols for embedded counseling settings, ensuring consistency with CAPS standards while exercising discretion to adapt services to unitspecific needs and populations.
* Serve as the primary liaison to senior academic and administrative leadership for embedded programs, advising on service models, scope, and resource allocation.
* Provide advanced mentorship, consultation, and leadership to licensed clinicians and embedded providers, supporting ethical decisionmaking, clinical excellence, and consistency of practice across service models.
* Formalize standards, workflows, and best practices for embedded counseling models to ensure quality and consistency across units.
* Guide long range planning and service expansion, anticipating emerging mental health trends, regulatory changes, and institutional demands.
* Lead innovative service delivery initiatives that prioritize prevention-focused and population-based approaches, fostering access, improved student outcomes, and belonging.

Supervision
* Provide direct supervision to three (3) full-time providers, ensuring accountability, performance management, and professional development.
* Provide leadership, consultation, and clinical oversight to embedded providers.
* Provide formal supervision and training to doctoral interns, fellows, and clinicians.
* Actively promote and participate in the development, retention & engagement of each staff member.

Administrative Tasks
* Participate in CAPS, UHC, and university committees as assigned.
* Contribute to documentation standards, quality improvement efforts, and program evaluation.
* Perform related duties consistent with the scope of a senior professional role.
* Participate in CAPS training seminars, case conferences, and professional development activities.