Associate Director, Counseling Center

Dartmouth; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College's Counseling Center in Hanover, NH seeks an Associate Director to share leadership of clinical services, supervise staff, and implement best practices in service delivery. The role includes direct counseling, consultation, and outreach to students, staff, and faculty.

The position emphasizes crisis intervention, program planning, policy development, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality supervision and culturally informed care; candidate must

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or MSW.
• Must hold a current state license as a psychologist or LCSW and licensure in NH within two months.
• Four to seven years of counseling experience; at least three years in a college/university setting.
• Experience supervising doctoral and MSW clinicians.
• Advanced diagnostic and clinical skills, esp. crisis intervention.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to equity and inclusiveness with BIPOC communities.
• Ability to apply best practices in equity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Shared leadership with the Director for supervision of clinical services.
• Establish best practices in Counseling Center operations and service delivery.
• Provide counseling, consultation, and educational outreach.
• Supervise direct reports and ensure high-quality supervision.
• Participate in strategic planning for prevention, outreach, and clinical needs.
• Monitor client flow, access, and clinical capacity.
• Develop/update policy manuals and procedures.
• Provide culturally informed counseling and outreach; crisis intervention.
• Lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for student support.

Skills

Licensed professional

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary team

Equity & inclusion

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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Position Information

Posting date 11/09/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0020601

Position Title

Position Title Associate Director, Counseling Center

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum Salary commensurate with experience

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum Salary commensurate with experience

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
7 Rope Ferry Road

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Shares responsibilities with the Director for the leadership of the Counseling Center with an emphasis on the supervision of clinical services. Establishes best practices in the Counseling Center’s operation and service delivery. As a member of the clinical staff provides counseling, consultation, and educational outreach. Expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills, provide supervision to direct reports, and possess a solid commitment to ensuring a high quality of supervision for all clinical staff.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp PhD or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Doctorate Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or MSW required.
• Must hold a current state license as a psychologist or LCSW , for a minimum of two years, and obtain licensure in the state of NH within two months of starting the position.
• Four to seven years of counseling experience. Three or more years of counseling experience must be in a college or university setting where student counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral, crisis intervention/on-call, consultation, outreach, and workshops were provided.
• Experience in providing direct mental health supervision to doctoral and MSW level clinicians.
• Advanced diagnostic and clinical skills, particularly with respect to crisis intervention.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusiveness in working with BIPOC .
• Skill in applying best practices in developing and supporting equity and inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in working well under pressure to prioritize and manage multiple clinical situations and to coordinate these efforts as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Self-motivated, self-directed commitment to high professional ideals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Heather Earle

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 646-9487

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Heather Earle, PhD, Director, Counseling Center

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 646-9487

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Directly responsible for the supervision and annual review of clinical staff. Oversees staff development.

Percentage Of Time 25%

Description

Participates in strategic planning for assessing and meeting the prevention, outreach, and clinical needs of the Dartmouth student community. Monitors client flow, access, and clinical capacity.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Description

Develops and updates policy and procedure manual(s).

Percentage Of Time 5%

Description

Assists the Director in the leadership of the Counseling Center and directs the office in the absence of the Director.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Description

Provides culturally informed short-term individual counseling, group counseling, diagnostic assessment, risk assessments/mandated risk assessments, and long-term community counseling referrals.

Percentage Of Time 35%

Description

Provides culturally informed outreach and prevention services to students, faculty, and staff.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Description

On-call crisis intervention and management (daytime/after-hours rotation shared with clinical staff).

Percentage Of Time 5%

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-- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | [e-mail]