Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Lehigh University; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin College & Conservatory invites applications for the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), an in-person leadership role overseeing the administration of counseling services. The director is responsible for providing vision and leadership for a diverse campus community, supervising a team of counselors, and managing a substantial budget, ensuring a supportive environment for student needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of experience in counseling and psychological services, including 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
• Substantial clinical experience providing direct services in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all counseling services and provide leadership and vision.
• Supervise a team of 10 and manage a budget of approximately $1.5 million.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, counseling, or social work

Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology, counseling, or social work

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems like Medicat

Job description

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Oberlin College & Conservatory, a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Oberlin, Ohio invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of counseling and psychological services (CAPS). This is an in-person leadership role.

Oberlin is a distinctive institution that combines a top-ranked liberal arts college with a prestigious conservatory of music. Founded in 1833, it is known for its academic excellence, artistic innovation, and commitment to social justice.

The director of CAPS at Oberlin is responsible for the administration of all counseling and psychological services. This position provides vision, leadership, and coordination of all counseling services for diverse multicultural campus constituencies; provides individual client and crisis/liaison services, including regular intervention with emergency and highly acute client situations; and provides a welcoming, student-centered, supportive atmosphere for students in need of personal support.

Oberlin's CAPS director supervises a team of 10 and oversees a budget of approximately $1.5 million.

Please contact Erin Hall for salary information.

Qualifications
Education:

• A master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, counseling, or social work
• Licensed or license-eligible in the relevant field within the state of Ohio.

* A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology, counseling, or social work is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum seven years of experience in counseling and psychological services, including three to five years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Substantial clinical experience providing direct services in a higher education or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of crisis management, emergency interventions, and behavioral health regulations.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills:

• Leadership, team management, strategic planning, fiscal management.
• Expertise in health regulations, public health policy, crisis management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Technology skills, including proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including Medicat and data analytics.

Application and Nomination
Oberlin College & Conservatory has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin July 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/director-of-counseling-and-psychological-services/

• Contact Erin Hall at [e-mail] for confidential inquiries.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [e-mail].

Visit the Oberlin College & Conservatory website at https://www.oberlin.edu/

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