Counseling Services Assistant Director

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for the Counseling Services Assistant Director position in the Student Counseling Center. This 10-month, August–May role offers clinical leadership opportunities and supervision of licensed clinicians and trainees.

The Assistant Director reports to the Center Director and ensures ethical, compliant, high-quality mental health services for a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical counseling or psychology.
• Current license to practice independently in Indiana.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations for the Student Counseling Center.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development to clinicians and trainees.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and ethical standards in service delivery.
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide comprehensive mental health services.

Skills

Licensure in Indiana

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Education

Master's degree in clinical counseling or psychology

Job description

Counseling Services Assistant Director

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications forthe position of CounselingServices Assistant Director (10-month position; August – May) in the StudentCounseling Center. This 10-month position offers an opportunity forlicensed mental health professionals seeking a balance between meaningfulclinical leadership and time away from work during summer months.

As a nationally recognized institution dedicated to academicexcellence and student support, Rose-Hulman values professionals who arecommitted to helping students overcome barriers to education. This positionprovidesclinical leadership andoversight forcounselingservices whilesupporting the center'smission ofpromotingthe mental health, well-being, andacademic successofadiverse student population.

Reporting to theDirector of theStudentCounseling Center, the Assistant Directoroversees clinical operations,supervises licensed cliniciansand trainees, ensuresadherence toethicaland legal standards, and collaborates withcampus partnerstoprovide comprehensive mentalhealth services.

The Counseling Services Assistant Director providesleadership forthe daily clinicaloperations of theStudentCounseling Center, ensuring the deliveryof high-quality, ethical, andstudent-centered mental healthservices. Working collaborativelywiththe Director, this position assistsin thedevelopment,implementation, and evaluationof clinical policies,procedures, and bestpractices to supporteffective servicedeliveryand regulatory compliance. TheAssistant Director providesclinicalsupervision, consultation, mentoring, and professionaldevelopment tolicensedclinicians,interns, and othertrainees, whilefosteringa collaborative andsupportive clinical environment.

This position maintains a direct clinicalcaseloadthat includesindividual counseling,group counseling,crisisintervention, and riskassessment, whileprovidingconsultation on complexclinical cases andsupportingcampus-widecrisisresponse efforts. TheAssistant Directormonitorsclinical documentation,quality assuranceinitiatives,and adherenceto professional, ethical, legal, andaccreditationstandards.The position alsocontributes tostrategicplanning, program assessment, and continuous qualityimprovementefforts designedto enhance clinicalservices andstudentoutcomes.

In partnership withcolleagues acrosstheinstitution, the AssistantDirector collaborateswithStudent Affairs, HealthServices, Residence Life, AccessibilityServices, Public Safety,faculty, and othercampus stakeholderstopromote student well-being through consultation, outreach, preventionprogramming, and coordinatedcare. The AssistantDirector servesoninstitutional committees andrepresents theCounselingCenterin campus initiatives. Additionaladministrativeand clinical responsibilitiesare performedasassigned to supportthe mission andstrategic prioritiesofthe Student CounselingCenter and theinstitution.

Qualified candidates will have a master’s degree in clinicalcounseling or psychology and three years of counseling experience. Must have a current license to practice independently in the State of Indiana. Knowledge offederal/state regulations. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communicationsskills are necessary. Must follow the American Counseling Association Code ofEthics.

Preferred candidates will have three to five years ofrelevant work experience; professional counseling experience working withcollege students and knowledge of common diagnoses within the collegepopulation; experience providing clinical supervision; experience utilizing anelectronic medical record. Preferred skills include training, supervision,counseling, assessment and campus-wide outreach services.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in awelcoming, supportive, andflexible environment with a number of benefits andresources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefitssuch as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance,and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous andflexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. Asa Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitnessfacilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touringacts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities,and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact onstudent lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinaryproject collaboration that can have a global impact, as well as receivecontinual encouragement and support for philanthropic and volunteeropportunities.

Ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by U.S. News& World Report’s Best Colleges for 27 consecutive years, Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) focused institution, whose students’ education and success are thenucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence inteaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students,faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive.Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of theinstitute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science,engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individualattention and support. Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located withindriving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community witha revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a richhistorical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Salary range is $50,500 - $63,500. This is a 10-monthposition (August – May). Salary is competitive. A higher salary may benegotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospectiveemployees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment,driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scopedepends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Informationfrom background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitabilityfor employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handledin compliance with federal and state laws.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship atthis time.

EEO

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.