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Associate Director For Clinical Operations

Lead with Purpose. Impact Student Mental Health at a Nationally Ranked University. Another Source's client, Florida State University, is seeking an Associate Director for Clinical Operations to help lead Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) on-site in Tallahassee, FL. This senior clinical leadership role is ideal for a licensed psychologist who is passionate about student mental health, clinical excellence, and campus-wide collaboration. You'll oversee core counseling services, support and develop multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in advancing a holistic, student-centered approach to care.

Senior leadership position with direct impact on student well-being

Opportunity to shape clinical operations and strategic direction

Collaborative, campus-integrated CAPS model

Competitive salary range: $100115K

If you're ready to help foster a resilient, thriving campus communityor know someone who iswe'd love to connect.

Another Source's client, Florida State University, is recruiting an Associate Director for Clinical Operations, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to join their team on-site in Tallahassee, FL.

Help Lead a Campus-Wide Mental Health Mission

Florida State University's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) plays a critical role in advancing student mental health through high-quality clinical care, crisis intervention, and innovative psychoeducational and preventative programming. CAPS supports students as they navigate personal and psychological challenges that may impact their academic progress, emotional well-being, and social development.

As the Associate Director for Clinical Operations, you will be a senior clinical leader responsible for overseeing core counseling services, ensuring high-quality, integrated care, and supporting CAPS' mission to foster a resilient and thriving campus community through a holistic, student-centered approach.

About the Department

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a comprehensive, campus-integrated mental health service that delivers individual, group, couples, and crisis counseling, psychological assessment, outreach, and consultation services. CAPS collaborates closely with campus partners to support student success and well-being across Florida State University.

About the Role

The Associate Director for Clinical Operations provides leadership, management, and oversight of CAPS' clinical services. Serving as a senior member of the management team, this role supports strategic planning, operational decision-making, and continuity of services. The Associate Director ensures clinical excellence, supervises staff and trainees, and contributes directly to student care through counseling, consultation, and outreach.

In the Director's absence, this role oversees Center operations and supports the coordination of multidisciplinary teams and campus partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide management and oversight of CAPS clinical services, ensuring integration and consistency across therapeutic and psychological assessment programs
• Directly oversee CAPS after-hours services
• Liaise with and coordinate collaborative treatment team meetings with campus partners, including SSRT, University Health Services (UHS), and the FSUPS Advisory Board
• Serve as a Senior Management Team member, contributing to administrative decisions, strategic planning, and implementation of departmental goals
• Oversee CAPS operations in the absence of the Director
• Support systems for clerical and support staff
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of multidisciplinary staff and trainees
• Provide individual, group, couples, and crisis counseling to FSU students
• Consult with parents, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding students of concern
• Deliver mental health outreach programming to the FSU campus
• Conduct utilization reviews and quality improvement analyses to support effective and timely clinical service delivery
• Provide orientation, training, and supervision for interns, practicum students, and staff
• Serve as Behavioral Health Consultations Coordinator, providing training and supervision for psychology residents

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral degree with experience supervising professional staff
• Five or more years of professional experience in a clinical and/or counseling setting post licensure
• Active Florida Psychology License, or ability to obtain it within 3-6 months

Preferred:

• Five years of supervisory leadership experience in university counseling or psychological services
• Experience within a large, complex academic institution with a broad scope of student services in a college setting

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU fosters research, creativity, and a vibrant academic and professional community where ideas are shaping tomorrow's news.

Learn more about Florida State University and its campuses.

Salary: $100115K

Equal Employment Opportunity

Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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