Director of Counseling Center

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks a Director for the Counseling Center. This position requires oversight of mental health services, staff supervision, and strong fiscal management. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D or Psy.D in clinical or counseling psychology and possess a valid South Carolina license. Experience in a supervisory role and in delivering counseling services is essential. Competitive compensation and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a mental health setting with supervisory responsibilities.
• Preferably seven years of progressive experience with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and staff supervision of Counselor's mental health services.
• Establishing and monitoring the scope and direction of the Counseling Center.
• Provide sound fiscal management of the Counseling Center budget.

Skills

Diagnostic evaluations

Treatment assessments

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Electronic communication

Education

Ph.D/Psy.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Professional license in South Carolina

Tools

Database systems

Job description

LOCATION(S): The Institute for Child and Family Well-Being

Columbia, South Carolina

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of the Counseling Center is responsible for the oversight, staff supervision and coordination of The Center’s mental health and counseling services. The Director of the Counseling Center will provide vision and leadership in establishing and monitoring the scope and direction of the Counseling Center, ensuring its operation is consistent with national standards of practice. Provide sound fiscal management of the Counseling Center budget. Oversee the provision of time-efficient, culturally informed individual and group counseling and related services through training, consultation, supervision and evaluation of the activities of the Counseling Center’s clinical professionals and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D/Psy.D.in clinical or counseling psychology preferred; Professional license in the state of South Carolina required. Professional licenses may include LISW, LPC or LMFT. Minimum of five years of experience working in a mental health setting with supervisory responsibilities. Prefer seven years of progressive experience with at least two years in a leadership position.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations, and treatment assessments. Must be proficient with various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication. Know or have the ability to quickly learn any database system required. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Human Resources Office: