Counseling Placement Program Manager

Seattle University; United States; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Onsite wellness and events

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking a Counseling Placement Program Manager within the School of Education to coordinate practicum and internship placements for CMHC and School Counseling programs. The role focuses on identifying and securing sites that meet CACREP standards and advancing diversity outcomes for students.

You will also manage professional licensure disclosure requirements, provide field experience support, and collaborate with program directors to maintain handbooks and training for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP program or closely related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience with placement coordination for practicums and internships or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CACREP regulations and licensure policies.
• Experience in education settings (K-12 or higher education) or mental health agencies.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with diverse agencies and stakeholders.
• Ensure placements meet accreditation standards.
• Maintain SimCare database for partnerships and forms for placements.
• Collect, analyze, and report practicum/internship progress for accreditation.
• Coordinate practicum/internship orientation and provide student support.
• Maintain program records and training for site supervisors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master’s degree in counseling (CACREP)

2+ years in practicum/internship placement

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Months Per Year:
12

Work Model:
Hybrid Work Eligible

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Job Description Summary
The Counseling Placement Program Manager serves two primary functions for the Counseling Department within the School of Education (SOE): 1.) placement coordination for practicums and internships and 2.) management of professional licensure disclosure regulations for the On-Ground Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), On-Ground School Counseling (SC), Online CMHC, and Online SC programs. This position will identify, approve, and secure counseling practicum and internship sites that meet state and CACREP accreditation requirements. This work also supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the counseling profession by ensuring that practicum and internship placements provide students with an opportunity to work with marginalized client populations. The Counseling Placement Program Manager will also oversee a placement orientation for counseling students, provide professional-level support to secure field placements, track practicum and internship data and paperwork, establish community partnerships, and oversee the professional licensure disclosure data for the counseling programs.

Position Description:

Practicum and Internship Placement Coordination (75%)

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse community agencies and stakeholders that align with the Counseling Department and SOE’s social justice mission.
• Ensure practicum and internship placements meet state and national accreditation standards.
• Support partner initiatives, collaborations, and outreach efforts to identify future placements.
• Build and maintain a database in SimCare for all clinical mental health-based and K-12 partnerships for the Counseling Department.
• Create, maintain, and modify all SimCare forms for placements.
• Collect, analyze, and report on practicum and internship progress to support accreditation efforts.
• Facilitate practicum and internship placement information sessions for counseling students.
• Collaborate with PPCT Director to update and maintain field experience handbooks for the counseling programs.
• Provide practicum and internship search preparation and support to students.
• Collaborate with data administrator, program directors, and administrative support to develop and maintain placement Canvas course.
• Maintain complete and accurate program records to ensure data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with PPCT Director to create and provide training for site supervisors including, but not limited to, expectations, program specifics, and supervision.
• Administer site supervisor and student satisfaction surveys at the end of the field experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Licensure Disclosure Coordination (25%)

• Build and maintain a program of study requirements for out-of-state counseling students.
• Collaborate with counseling program directors to update students and faculty on certification and licensure mandates.
• Provide counseling students with information sessions for obtaining licensing and credentials at significant benchmarks throughout their program.
• Advise students and faculty on PPCT requirements, licensing exams, external workshops and courses that relate to internship and licensing (i.e., ACA, WMHCA).
• Maintain professional licensure disclosure forms for students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP program or other closely related disciplines from an accredited institution plus 2 or more years of experience with placement coordination for practicums and internships OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Familiarity with CACREP regulations.
• Familiarity with counselor licensure/certification policy and regulations, or state administrative statutes and codes.
• Experience within an education environment (K-12 or higher education) and/or mental health agency.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including strong proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience with data management systems.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively to promote teamwork, collegiality, and wellness.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a mental health counselor.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Experience with SimCare, ELC, Canvas, and Qualtrics.
• Flexibility and willingness to assume new tasks and special projects.

Compensation at a Glance

$33.33 per hour - $38.46 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

• Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.
• Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.
• For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3-6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.