Case Western Reserve University · 2 days ago
Asst Vice President and Chief Wellness Officer
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expCase Western Reserve University is committed to enhancing mental health and well-being on campus, and they are seeking an Assistant Vice President for Mental Health and Well-being/Chief Wellness Officer. This visionary leader will develop and implement a comprehensive approach to mental health services and wellness initiatives, overseeing various resources and programs while fostering a culture of psychological resilience and support within the university community.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership, vision, and operational direction for all campus mental health and well-being services, including University Counseling Services, case management, Disability Resources, and well-being and health promotion initiatives. This includes establishing and maintaining a process for daily, intensive co-management of shared resources and spaces with the Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer to ensure a seamless and integrated model of care delivery across both departments. Supervise the Director of Clinical Counseling Services, Director of Acute Mental Health Care, Crisis Response and Case Management, Associate Director for Wellness and Health Promotion, Director of Disability Resources/Accommodated Testing and Services, and related staff. With the Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer co-supervise the Director of Psychiatry and the Senior Director of Operations. (20%)
Establish and institutionalize a university-wide culture of well-being, integrating mental health promotion into every aspect of student life, from orientation and residence halls to classrooms and co-curricular activities. (20%)
Oversee delivery of clinical and outreach services, ensuring that mental health care is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and welcoming of different identities and experiences. Promote a stepped-care model for access to services. (15%)
Lead strategic planning and assessment for mental health and well-being, including data-driven evaluation of counseling utilization, student outcomes, and well-being metrics. Use national benchmarks (JED Campus, ACHA-NCHA, Healthy Minds) to guide continuous improvement. (10%)
Coordinate mental health crisis response and postvention efforts in partnership with the Dean of Students, public safety, academic affairs, and student support offices. Serve as a senior advisor on campus crises and behavioral intervention efforts. (10%)
Champion outreach, education, and prevention through campus-wide campaigns that reduce stigma, increase help-seeking, and enhance faculty/staff capacity to support students in distress. (10%)
Maintain a limited direct service practice (e.g., 4-6 hours per week of clinical care, supervision, or crisis consultation) to stay proficient in clinical skills, model best practices, and retain professional licensure/certification. (5%)
Ensure integrated access to disability resources (a collaboration with the Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer) through oversight and strategic direction for Disability Resources. This includes overseeing DR's operational effectiveness, ensuring compliance with relevant disability laws (e.g., ADA, Section 504), and promoting access to academic and co-curricular programs for students with disabilities. Disability Resources will maintain a dotted line reporting relationship with the Assistant Vice President and Chief Health Officer for consultation on complex issues, medical documentation, physical accessibility standards, and cross-over health compliance issues. (5%)
Develop external partnerships and funding strategies to enhance mental health and well-being programs through grants, philanthropy, and community collaborations. (5%)
Serve as a thought leader and spokesperson on student mental health and well-being. (Represent the university nationally in professional associations and networks advancing mental health in higher education. (Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in counseling, well-being, or student mental health administration
Experience leading integrated well-being initiatives in higher education
Relevant business management experience (e.g., budget, finance, grant writing)
Demonstrated current or recent experience in direct clinical service, particularly within a time-limited or stepped-care counseling model
PhD in Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Counseling; Board Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO); with active or immediate eligibility for independent licensure in the state of Ohio
Expertise in evidence-based mental health care and well-being program design
Demonstrated ability to build cross-campus coalitions to support student thriving
Strong understanding of culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
Experience supervising licensed mental health professionals and managing complex operations
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with a broad range of constituencies
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face
Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies
Preferred
Terminal Licensure is highly preferred
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.17M2015-10-12Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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