Director of the Confidential Support Team

Stanford University has an immediate opening for Director of the Confidential Support Team , an office of mental health professionals that provides trauma-informed support for students impacted by sexual and relationship violence. This position is integral to creating a healing space for the students we serve and helping them to navigate complex systems on and off campus.

CST is a unit of Vaden Health Services within the division of Student Affairs . CST supports connection, healing, and thriving among Stanford students impacted by sexual, relationship, and gender-based violence through confidential, trauma-informed consultation, counseling, and outreach. CST values diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality in all aspects of its programming and services. We seek candidates who can support this mission and these values.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a Master’s degree in social work or psychology, or PhD/PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology and two-years post degree experience.  Prefer at least five years post-degree experience and one year of managerial supervisory experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.  Licensure in California is required.
• Have demonstrated ability to supervise other staff.
• Expertise working with transitional aged youth and sexual/relationship violence
• Expertise in clinical skills in evaluation, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Proven ability to interact with diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated skills in consultative work with professional colleagues and other staff; experience in collaborative work across systems of care and with multi-disciplinary teams
• Expertise in program development, design and implementation.

In addition, preferred skills and experiences include:

• Excellent organizational skills including an ability to oversee a wide variety of activities, to define pitfalls, to propose and implement effective solutions, while being able to balance competing priorities.
• High level of energy, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
• Student development knowledge and experience in college/university settings.
• Bi- or multi-lingual therapy skills
• Work or lived experience relevant to serving one or more of the following communities:
  • Black/African-American students
  • First-generation/low-income students
  • Indigenous/Native American students
  • International students
  • LGBTQ students
  • Muslim students
  • Students with disabilities
  • Undocumented students
• Able to work evenings and weekends, on occasion.

Working Conditions:   

• Successful candidates must be able to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks  empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law