Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas

THE SEARCH

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a strategic,student‑centered leader to serve as Director of Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). This role presents a compelling opportunity toshape, elevate, and lead comprehensive mental health services that are foundational to student success, persistence, and holistic wellbeing.

Providing administrative and clinical leadership, the Director will play a critical role in advancing a campus culture that prioritizescare, access, and responsiveness to the evolving mental health needs of a multifaceted student community. As the institution's seniormental health leader, this Director will shape a compelling vision and long‑term strategy for counseling and psychological services,advancing a holistic and proactive approach to student mental health. Through thoughtful strategic planning, policy leadership, andcontinuous assessment, this leader elevates CAPS as a central driver of student well-being. A strong commitment to data-informed leadershipunderpins the work, translating Counseling Center outcomes into actionable insights for senior student affairs leadership through annualanalysis and presentations of service data. Through this approach, the Director will ensure that CAPS is positioned as an essentialstrategic partner, informing university decision‑making and contributing meaningfully to institution‑wide priorities related to studentwell-being and success. This Director will cultivate and lead a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team by fostering professionalgrowth, accountability, and a shared sense of purpose among clinical and administrative staff. The role provides strategic oversight of acomprehensive continuum of mental health services, spanning counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and outreach, to ensure studentsreceive timely, ethical, and culturally responsive care. By remaining clinically engaged through a limited counseling caseload, this leaderstays grounded in students' lived experiences, allowing emerging needs and mental health trends to inform service delivery, programdevelopment, and strategic priorities. In moments of acute need, this leader provides calm, visible leadership during student mentalhealth crises. Availability for on-call response, by phone and, when necessary, in person, underscores a deep commitment to student safety,coordinated care, and institutional risk management. This role serves as a strategic steward of CAPS resources, providing thoughtfulleadership in budget development, financial planning, and contract oversight to ensure the long‑term sustainability, innovation, andalignment of services with university priorities. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development is expected, with continuousengagement in emerging research, best practices, and evolving mental health trends impacting college‑aged students, ensuring CAPS remainsforward‑looking and responsive to a changing higher education landscape. Collaboration sits at the center of this role'sinstitutional impact. As a trusted campus consultant and educator, this leader partners closely with colleagues across the university andwithin the broader community to navigate complex mental health situations, support risk assessment, and strengthen prevention and outreachefforts. Through service on university committees and leadership forums, this role ensures CAPS has a strong and visible voice in shapinginstitutional strategy related to student wellbeing, safety, and crisis management, including active participation on the Division ofStudent Affairs' SALT team. Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in psychology (clinical, counseling, or related field) andlicensure or license-eligibility as a psychologist in Texas. Candidates should have significant, progressively responsible clinical andadministrative experience, including supervising licensed mental health professionals, along with demonstrated expertise in crisis responseand campus threat assessment. The University of Texas at Arlington has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. Screeningof complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals,and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: Pamela Pezzoli, Partner Lehman Robinson, SeniorAssociate Melissa Barravecchio, Senior Search Coordinator Isaacson, Miller https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-texas-arlington/director-counseling-and-psychological-services It is the policy of TheUniversity of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunityto all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination,including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.

Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participatein an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considereddiscrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure theUniversity's compliance with this policy. This document has been prepared based on the information provided by University ofTexas at Arlington. The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. While everyeffort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and information provided by University ofTexas at Arlington would supersede any conflicting information in this document.

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