Assistant Director of Training

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Shape the Future of Mental Health Services at Iowa State University

Iowa State University’s Student Counseling Services (SCS) is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Director of Training to lead the development and oversight of our mental health training programs. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence both the professional growth of emerging mental health clinicians and the overall well‑being of ISU students.

Student Counseling Services provides clinical and campus-based services to help students achieve their educational and personal goals. SCS supports the holistic wellbeing of every Iowa State student and promotes a healthy and inclusive community through clinical services, outreach, consultation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with campus partners.

As the Assistant Director of Training, you will collaborate closely with the SCS Director and leadership team to ensure that training programs for doctoral practicum students, graduate assistants, and master’s‑level interns are comprehensive, effective, and grounded in best practices. You will play a central role in shaping a supportive, innovative training environment that reflects our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and student success.

This position blends administrative leadership with clinical expertise. In addition to directing training initiatives, you will provide clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and trainees, contribute to crisis intervention services, and offer direct client care. Your work will support high‑quality mental health services across the center while helping guide staff development and departmental operations.

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- Collaborate as a member of the Leadership Team to align resources, policies, and practices with departmental goals.

- Communicate key decisions and policy updates to staff in a clear and timely manner.

- Oversee training programs for doctoral practicum students, graduate assistants, and master’s‑level interns.

- Develop and enhance the master’s‑level training program to ensure high‑quality learning experiences.

- Manage trainee recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation processes.

- Provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinical staff and trainees.

- Deliver direct clinical services, including assessments, interventions, and psychotherapy.

- Serve as Team Leader for initial appointments and crisis services.

- Provide crisis intervention and consultation regarding student mental health concerns.

- Hire, train, and evaluate clinical staff to support professional growth and service quality.

- Collaborate with Human Resources on personnel matters and staff development initiatives.

Level Guidelines
• Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans
• Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department
• May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise
• Responsible for functional output of a department or work team
• Manages subordinate staff
• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel
• May provide input to the budgeting process
• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope
• May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area

Iowa State University is committed to fostering a healthy work‑life balance and offers a flexible, supportive workplace with exceptional benefits. With access to wellness programs, generous vacation time, and a collaborative campus community, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and future mental health professionals.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected candidate must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of hire. 

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before March 12th, 2026.

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