Director of Counseling Services
Asian American Psychological Association, Davis, California, us, 95617
Overview
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) invites nominations and applications for a collaborative, experienced leader to serve as Director of Counseling Services within the Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) division. UC Davis is a top public research institution that enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and strives to provide its diverse population with integrated health services that are inclusive and innovative, reducing barriers to physical, emotional, and social well-being in support of student success. The Director of Counseling Services is a senior leadership role within SHCS, reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Health and Wellness. The Director oversees high-quality, student-focused mental health programs that reflect the broad diversity of the UC student body, provides a strategic vision for service improvements, and implements procedures in alignment with best practices. The Director will provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community and serve on the SHCS Executive Team. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director contributes to policies and procedures for the division and participates in strategic direction setting. The Director will provide a mental health perspective for SHCS policies and decisions and will be an important voice on the SHCS Executive Team, within the Student Affairs division, and in the university overall. The SHCS mission is to enhance the physical and mental health of students to support academic success and personal and lifelong wellness by: 1) providing a holistic program of quality, accessible, cost-sensitive, and confidential healthcare services tailored to students’ unique and diverse needs and 2) assisting the university community, through consultation and education, to develop a health campus environment consistent with the UC Davis Principles of Community. SHCS offers primary care, mental health, urgent care, laboratory, pharmacy, health education, and counseling services, and serves 300-350 students daily. The SHCS team includes approximately 250 staff, including senior professionals, professional and support staff, managers, student employees, interns, and postdoc students. Responsibilities
The Director will: Oversee and manage high-quality, student-focused mental health programs; provide strategic vision for service improvements; and implement procedures aligned with best practices. Provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community. Serve on the SHCS Executive Team and contribute to policies and procedures for the division; participate in strategic direction setting. Represent SHCS and provide a mental health perspective for policies and decisions within SHCS, the Student Affairs division, and the university. Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have experience providing counseling to university/student populations, be a proponent of integrated student health models, and show interest in nurturing doctoral and post-doctoral training programs. An authentic, approachable leadership style attuned to the needs of students and staff is essential. Application Information
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at https://wittkieffer.com/positions/a1wut000006azrima4. WittKieffer is assisting the University of California, Davis in this search. For full consideration, materials should be received by April 3, 2026. Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer’s candidate portal at https://apptrkr.com/6905349. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., Valerie Weber, M.D., and Corin Edwards at UCDavisCounseling@wittkieffer.com. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation information: The annual salary range for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Wellness is $211,000–$294,000. Benefits: UC Davis offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees’ well-being and professional growth, including competitive health plans, retirement options, and resources to foster work-life balance. Learn more about UC Davis Benefits and what makes UC Davis a wonderful place to work. Additional Information
• UC Davis Recognized Among Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-recognized-among-forbes-2024-best-state-employers • California’s College Town: https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/californias-college-town Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. The information covered by this policy is now addressed in the Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) invites nominations and applications for a collaborative, experienced leader to serve as Director of Counseling Services within the Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) division. UC Davis is a top public research institution that enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and strives to provide its diverse population with integrated health services that are inclusive and innovative, reducing barriers to physical, emotional, and social well-being in support of student success. The Director of Counseling Services is a senior leadership role within SHCS, reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Health and Wellness. The Director oversees high-quality, student-focused mental health programs that reflect the broad diversity of the UC student body, provides a strategic vision for service improvements, and implements procedures in alignment with best practices. The Director will provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community and serve on the SHCS Executive Team. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director contributes to policies and procedures for the division and participates in strategic direction setting. The Director will provide a mental health perspective for SHCS policies and decisions and will be an important voice on the SHCS Executive Team, within the Student Affairs division, and in the university overall. The SHCS mission is to enhance the physical and mental health of students to support academic success and personal and lifelong wellness by: 1) providing a holistic program of quality, accessible, cost-sensitive, and confidential healthcare services tailored to students’ unique and diverse needs and 2) assisting the university community, through consultation and education, to develop a health campus environment consistent with the UC Davis Principles of Community. SHCS offers primary care, mental health, urgent care, laboratory, pharmacy, health education, and counseling services, and serves 300-350 students daily. The SHCS team includes approximately 250 staff, including senior professionals, professional and support staff, managers, student employees, interns, and postdoc students. Responsibilities
The Director will: Oversee and manage high-quality, student-focused mental health programs; provide strategic vision for service improvements; and implement procedures aligned with best practices. Provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community. Serve on the SHCS Executive Team and contribute to policies and procedures for the division; participate in strategic direction setting. Represent SHCS and provide a mental health perspective for policies and decisions within SHCS, the Student Affairs division, and the university. Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have experience providing counseling to university/student populations, be a proponent of integrated student health models, and show interest in nurturing doctoral and post-doctoral training programs. An authentic, approachable leadership style attuned to the needs of students and staff is essential. Application Information
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at https://wittkieffer.com/positions/a1wut000006azrima4. WittKieffer is assisting the University of California, Davis in this search. For full consideration, materials should be received by April 3, 2026. Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer’s candidate portal at https://apptrkr.com/6905349. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., Valerie Weber, M.D., and Corin Edwards at UCDavisCounseling@wittkieffer.com. Compensation and Benefits
Compensation information: The annual salary range for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Wellness is $211,000–$294,000. Benefits: UC Davis offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees’ well-being and professional growth, including competitive health plans, retirement options, and resources to foster work-life balance. Learn more about UC Davis Benefits and what makes UC Davis a wonderful place to work. Additional Information
• UC Davis Recognized Among Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-recognized-among-forbes-2024-best-state-employers • California’s College Town: https://www.ucdavis.edu/campus-life/californias-college-town Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. The information covered by this policy is now addressed in the Anti-Discrimination Policy.
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