Director of Counseling Services
American College Health 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 enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and provides 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 is responsible for overseeing and managing high-quality, student-focused mental health programs, providing strategic vision for service improvements, and implementing procedures in line with best practices. The Director will provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community and will serve on the SHCS Executive Team. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director will contribute to policies and procedures for the division and participate in strategic direction setting, providing a mental health perspective for SHCS policies and decisions within the SHCS Executive Team, the Student Affairs division, and 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\' 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 to meet the needs of the entire student population. The SHCS team includes approximately 250 staff, serving 300–350 students daily. The ideal candidate will have experience providing counseling to university/student populations, be a proponent of integrated student health models, and have an interest in nurturing doctoral and post-doctoral training programs. An authentic, approachable leadership style attuned to the needs of students and staff is essential. This opportunity should have a substantial positive impact on the lives of students and the university community. A committed, collaborative team awaits the successful candidate. 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. WittKieffer is assisting UC Davis in this search. For full consideration, materials should be received by April 3, 2026. Applications materials should be submitted through WittKieffer\'s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., Valerie Weber, M.D., and Corin Edwards at
UCDavisCounseling@wittkieffer.com . Compensation Information: The University of California, Davis, provides a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The annual salary 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 and retirement options. Learn more about UC Davis Benefits and explore what makes UC Davis a wonderful place to work. 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. This information is addressed in the Anti-Discrimination Policy. Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and provides 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 is responsible for overseeing and managing high-quality, student-focused mental health programs, providing strategic vision for service improvements, and implementing procedures in line with best practices. The Director will provide mental health consultation to faculty, staff, and organizations within the campus community and will serve on the SHCS Executive Team. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director will contribute to policies and procedures for the division and participate in strategic direction setting, providing a mental health perspective for SHCS policies and decisions within the SHCS Executive Team, the Student Affairs division, and 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\' 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 to meet the needs of the entire student population. The SHCS team includes approximately 250 staff, serving 300–350 students daily. The ideal candidate will have experience providing counseling to university/student populations, be a proponent of integrated student health models, and have an interest in nurturing doctoral and post-doctoral training programs. An authentic, approachable leadership style attuned to the needs of students and staff is essential. This opportunity should have a substantial positive impact on the lives of students and the university community. A committed, collaborative team awaits the successful candidate. 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. WittKieffer is assisting UC Davis in this search. For full consideration, materials should be received by April 3, 2026. Applications materials should be submitted through WittKieffer\'s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., Valerie Weber, M.D., and Corin Edwards at
UCDavisCounseling@wittkieffer.com . Compensation Information: The University of California, Davis, provides a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The annual salary 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 and retirement options. Learn more about UC Davis Benefits and explore what makes UC Davis a wonderful place to work. 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. This information is addressed in the Anti-Discrimination Policy. Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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