Director, Counseling Services & Regional BHECN Leader

Peru State College; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College invites applications for a Director - Counseling Services to provide administrative, operational, and clinical coordination for the graduate counseling program and to serve as BHECN Northeast Co-Director. The role includes leading regional workforce development and maintaining accreditation standards to ensure a high-quality student experience.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, students, and partners to strengthen program operations from recruitment through

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field and eligible for state licensure.
• Possess mental health licensure and be in good standing with state/national certification boards; Nebraska license within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, operational, and clinical coordination for the graduate counseling program, supporting students from recruitment through graduation.
• Serves as BHECN Northeast Co-Director and leads regional initiatives to recruit, train, and retain the behavioral health workforce.
• Oversees CACREP accreditation liaison activities, program evaluation, and continuous program improvement.
• Leads student recruitment, orientation, and retention efforts; coordinates field experiences, clinics, and supervision.
• Collaborates with admissions, marketing, and program faculty to support recruitment and inform program planning.

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field

Nebraska licensure within 2 years of employment

Job description

Wayne State College invites applications for a Director - Counseling Services to provide administrative, operational, and clinical coordination for the graduate counseling program and to serve as BHECN Northeast Co-Director. The role includes leading regional workforce development and maintaining accreditation standards to ensure a high-quality student experience.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, students, and partners to strengthen program operations from recruitment through