Description

The University of South Carolina, an international research and academic institution in Columbia, SC, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next executive director of mental health. This is an on-site leadership role.

With thriving academic and research excellence and a lively, welcoming student experience, the University of South Carolina brings the opportunities of higher education to new generations. South Carolina's unrivaled college experience has been sought by students, faculty and academic researchers for more than 200 years.Founded in 1801, the university is located in Columbia, the capital of South Carolina.

Reporting to the associate vice president of student health and wellbeing, the executive director of mental health will provide senior leadership to the mental health professionals and trainees tasked with ensuring psychiatric and counseling care, serving a campus population of 38,000 students. The executive director of mental health provides direct supervision of four staff and oversees a budget of $3.8 million. The executive director of mental health is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, overall administration, supervision, and coordination of mental health services for a diverse student body. The executive director will provide oversight of a large budget, provide leadership to a variety of mental health professionals, and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, state laws, and professional accrediting agencies. In addition, the executive director oversees personnel management, selection and evaluation, program planning and evaluation, budget planning and management of resources.

The salary range is $140,000 - $160,000.

Qualifications
In this inaugural position, the executive director of mental health will provide senior leadership to a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and trainees tasked with ensuring affordable, accessible, and quality psychiatric and counseling care within a team environment serving an estimated campus population of 38,000 students. The executive director of mental health is responsible for the leadership, strategic planning, overall administration, supervision, and coordination of mental health services for a diverse student body. The executive director will provide oversight of a large budget, provide leadership to a variety of mental health professionals, and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, state laws, and professional accrediting agencies. In addition, the executive director oversees personnel management, selection and evaluation, program planning and evaluation, budget planning and management of resources.

The executive director serves as a key member of the student health and wellbeing (SHWB) leadership team. As the senior mental health officer, this position provides collaborative leadership, consultation, professional development seminars, and crisis/emergency management support for members of the campus community. The executive director will work closely with other departments and facilitate partnerships and collaboration with other university departments, administrators, faculty, staff, and community agencies to ensure the provision of quality and appropriate mental health services that support student development, academic achievement, and student success.

The executive director:

• Provides senior leadership and oversees the direction of the department to ensure that quality, effective, efficient, and comprehensive mental health services are provided to the campus community within a defined scope of care for mental health. Participates in the development of budgeting, strategic plans, and capital improvement projects, and evaluates progress through written and oral reports ensuring compliance with local, state, federal laws and accreditation standards. Maintains data, records, budgets, and performs outcomes assessment on all areas of programming and service delivery. Maintains, develops, and updates comprehensive clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures. Benchmarks and utilizes best practices to develop, enhance, and organize services appropriate to the area and the campus community.
• Develops staff and direct reports to enhance professional development and advance skills. Participates in recruiting, hiring, and evaluating employees. Oversees employee orientation, training and development programs, and quality improvement activities. Serves as the primary liaison to other university departments, administrators, faculty, and staff on issues of mental health policy. Assumes other medical/counseling staff committee and administrative duties. Leads committees, professional development/in-services, and accreditation activities. Serves and/or chairs committees that support and interact within the service area and the university community.
• Works closely with other departments and facilitate partnerships and collaborations with other university departments, administrators, faculty, staff, and community agencies to ensure the provision of quality and appropriate mental health services that support student development, academic achievement, and student success. Serves as essential personnel in an emergency or campus crisis. Supervises the implementation of educational programs/outreach, based on community and campus assessments of mental health risks as well as the needs and interests of students. Serves as a key member of the SHWB senior leadership team. Prepares regular reports to inform SHWB leadership of the plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress. Provides supervision and consultation for residents, interns, multi-disciplinary student health programs, projects, and teams. Actively participates in appropriate continuing education activities and programs designed to maintain credentialing and college health knowledge and skills. Meets all continuing education (as appropriate) mandates issued by professional organizations, other appropriate state and or federal licensing or certifying bodies. Meets credentialing requirements.
• Develops and maintains a strong quality improvement program to include outcomes and ensure standards of accreditation are consistently met and site-visit ready at all times. Oversees risk management to include HIPAA, APA, IACS, Title IX, and other state and/or federal regulations.

Qualifications and Characteristics of the Successful Candidate

This position requires a master's degree and at least eight years of experience, including some prior management experience. A master's degree in counseling psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, social work, or counseling is preferred. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in their respective profession in the state of South Carolina.

The successful candidate will have both clinical experience and executive administrative experience overseeing a large counseling or mental health care facility in a college or university setting. Previous experience in a multidisciplinary setting with successful integrated or collaborative care is desired.

In addition to the qualifications stated above, key stakeholders identified the following capabilities and attributes of a successful candidate:

• Collaborates with partners across campus and builds strong relationships inside and outside the department.
• Envisions new ways to deliver services for today's college students – as well as students in the future.
• Desires to meet the needs of university students, with a student-first mentality. Knowledgeable about designing and promoting student-focused programs and resources.
• Possesses the ability to develop procedures for critical incidents and support faculty, staff, and students through those incidents.
• Provides leadership and management through coaching, empowering, and facilitating employees working in an integrated care team environment. Invests in staff to improve retention.
• Knows accreditation standards, professional guidelines, and best practices for the operation of mental health systems within a defined scope of care.
• Possesses a sensitivity, awareness, and focus of and on unique populations and a commitment to considerations within those populations. Creates a conscientious environment, integrating these values into the department's strategic goals and direction.

Application and Nomination
The University of South Carolina has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/executive-director-of-mental-health/

• Contact Erin Hall at egh@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the University of South Carolina website at https://sc.edu/.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.





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