Director of Counseling Services
Berea College, Berea, KY, United States
Overview
Berea College is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and socially engaged administrator to serve as Director of Counseling Services. This is a full-time, 12-month position that provides clinical and administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary mental health team that serves a diverse population of approximately 1,500 undergraduate students. The Director programmatically serves as a liaison between the Counseling Services department, other campus departments, and external partners by providing knowledge and expertise that contribute to the health and safety of the student body. Responsibilities
Provide leadership, vision, and oversight of Counseling Services. Directly supervise, guide, and coach mental health therapists (including provisionally licensed professional counselors), interns, and student workers to ensure quality of care. Ensure that all aspects of Counseling Services adhere to established standards, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and mental health counseling practice standards. Ensure confidential health information is properly maintained in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA. Maintain an active client caseload (individuals, groups, couples, families) appropriate to administrative workload and client demand. When necessary, develop mental health treatment plans for students. Maintain competencies and licensure through external and self-directed professional development. Maintain relationships with external mental healthcare professionals for elevated professional support (e.g., psychiatric assessments, medication management). Develop, implement, and assess programs and initiatives pertaining to student mental health wellness, education, and awareness. Provide student referrals to off-campus medical services when necessary. Provide internal professional development activities for the Counseling Services staff. Build cohesion and effective working relationships among Counseling Services staff. Plan and implement educational programs to foster awareness and student success related to mental health wellness for students. Partner with other departments to host outreach programs and collaborate with peer professionals regionally. Collaborate with internal and external groups to engage students on topics such as depression, suicide prevention, and sexual assault awareness. Develop methodologies to communicate programs, events, and resources to the campus community. Develop annual objectives and benchmarks for the Counseling Services department aligned with the college’s mission and Student Life goals. Network with counterparts in higher education to stay current on trends and best practices in counseling services. Assist in reporting data to comply with inquiries from state and federal healthcare authorities. Establish and monitor Institutional Effectiveness objectives and outcomes for Counseling Services and provide regular reports to college leadership. Assist in the development and management of the departmental budget. Seek and develop partnerships with community agencies and grant-funded initiatives to enhance mental health wellness efforts. Stay informed of local, state, and federal regulations related to public health and medical care compliance. Collaborate with Public Safety and Residence Life on training and planning for mental health crisis intervention. Represent Counseling Services at internal and external campus outreach programs and events. Serve on college committees and task forces as assigned and participate in the Care Team and related emergency crisis management teams. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or higher authority. What You'll Bring
Education required to ensure success in this position: A Master’s degree in the field of mental health (Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field). A terminal degree in Psychology preferred (Ph.D. or Psy.D.). Active License within 90 days of employment in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Experience required to ensure success in this position: At least 7 years of professional experience providing mental health services. 3+ years in a supervisory or administrative position within a mental health setting. Evidence of strong leadership capabilities through supervision of mature professionals, program development, and assessment. Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to address a wide range of campus constituents. Counseling experience in a residential college or university setting preferred. Experience serving diverse student populations. Sensitivity to working with students with limited resources, including financial. Experience supervising counselors, therapists, case managers, and administrative staff. Knowledge of electronic records and data management programs for counseling centers. Ability to collaborate with campus partners while maintaining patient confidentiality. Ability to work evenings and weekends for special events with prior notice. Special skills, knowledge and abilities
Administrative and supervisory experience to manage a dynamic staff within a busy clinic. Ability to manage personnel and operations budgets and grants. Strong therapeutic counseling skills in individual, couples, and group counseling. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards of licensing boards. Ability to lead outreach initiatives and programs. Intercultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills. Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships within campus and local communities. Ability to manage mental health crises with sensitivity. Ability to develop course material and teach undergraduate students (no more than one course per academic year). Familiarity with software needed to complete job duties (medical records system, Microsoft Office 365, Banner or other SIS, case management software, campus portal). Licenses, certification, or registration necessary
Valid Kentucky License in good standing to practice mental health therapy. Full licensure including supervisory authority (LPC-S). Physical requirements
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds. Ability to respond to the mental health needs of the campus during a crisis. Visual acuity necessary for computer work. Environmental conditions
Busy clinical office environment with interruptions and noise due to high demand for services. Equal Opportunity
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Benefits and Our Culture sections below provide additional context on compensation, health and wellness programs, and the college’s mission and culture.
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Berea College is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and socially engaged administrator to serve as Director of Counseling Services. This is a full-time, 12-month position that provides clinical and administrative leadership for a multidisciplinary mental health team that serves a diverse population of approximately 1,500 undergraduate students. The Director programmatically serves as a liaison between the Counseling Services department, other campus departments, and external partners by providing knowledge and expertise that contribute to the health and safety of the student body. Responsibilities
Provide leadership, vision, and oversight of Counseling Services. Directly supervise, guide, and coach mental health therapists (including provisionally licensed professional counselors), interns, and student workers to ensure quality of care. Ensure that all aspects of Counseling Services adhere to established standards, laws, and regulations, including HIPAA and mental health counseling practice standards. Ensure confidential health information is properly maintained in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA. Maintain an active client caseload (individuals, groups, couples, families) appropriate to administrative workload and client demand. When necessary, develop mental health treatment plans for students. Maintain competencies and licensure through external and self-directed professional development. Maintain relationships with external mental healthcare professionals for elevated professional support (e.g., psychiatric assessments, medication management). Develop, implement, and assess programs and initiatives pertaining to student mental health wellness, education, and awareness. Provide student referrals to off-campus medical services when necessary. Provide internal professional development activities for the Counseling Services staff. Build cohesion and effective working relationships among Counseling Services staff. Plan and implement educational programs to foster awareness and student success related to mental health wellness for students. Partner with other departments to host outreach programs and collaborate with peer professionals regionally. Collaborate with internal and external groups to engage students on topics such as depression, suicide prevention, and sexual assault awareness. Develop methodologies to communicate programs, events, and resources to the campus community. Develop annual objectives and benchmarks for the Counseling Services department aligned with the college’s mission and Student Life goals. Network with counterparts in higher education to stay current on trends and best practices in counseling services. Assist in reporting data to comply with inquiries from state and federal healthcare authorities. Establish and monitor Institutional Effectiveness objectives and outcomes for Counseling Services and provide regular reports to college leadership. Assist in the development and management of the departmental budget. Seek and develop partnerships with community agencies and grant-funded initiatives to enhance mental health wellness efforts. Stay informed of local, state, and federal regulations related to public health and medical care compliance. Collaborate with Public Safety and Residence Life on training and planning for mental health crisis intervention. Represent Counseling Services at internal and external campus outreach programs and events. Serve on college committees and task forces as assigned and participate in the Care Team and related emergency crisis management teams. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or higher authority. What You'll Bring
Education required to ensure success in this position: A Master’s degree in the field of mental health (Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field). A terminal degree in Psychology preferred (Ph.D. or Psy.D.). Active License within 90 days of employment in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Experience required to ensure success in this position: At least 7 years of professional experience providing mental health services. 3+ years in a supervisory or administrative position within a mental health setting. Evidence of strong leadership capabilities through supervision of mature professionals, program development, and assessment. Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to address a wide range of campus constituents. Counseling experience in a residential college or university setting preferred. Experience serving diverse student populations. Sensitivity to working with students with limited resources, including financial. Experience supervising counselors, therapists, case managers, and administrative staff. Knowledge of electronic records and data management programs for counseling centers. Ability to collaborate with campus partners while maintaining patient confidentiality. Ability to work evenings and weekends for special events with prior notice. Special skills, knowledge and abilities
Administrative and supervisory experience to manage a dynamic staff within a busy clinic. Ability to manage personnel and operations budgets and grants. Strong therapeutic counseling skills in individual, couples, and group counseling. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards of licensing boards. Ability to lead outreach initiatives and programs. Intercultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills. Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships within campus and local communities. Ability to manage mental health crises with sensitivity. Ability to develop course material and teach undergraduate students (no more than one course per academic year). Familiarity with software needed to complete job duties (medical records system, Microsoft Office 365, Banner or other SIS, case management software, campus portal). Licenses, certification, or registration necessary
Valid Kentucky License in good standing to practice mental health therapy. Full licensure including supervisory authority (LPC-S). Physical requirements
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds. Ability to respond to the mental health needs of the campus during a crisis. Visual acuity necessary for computer work. Environmental conditions
Busy clinical office environment with interruptions and noise due to high demand for services. Equal Opportunity
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Our Benefits and Our Culture sections below provide additional context on compensation, health and wellness programs, and the college’s mission and culture.
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