Director of Counseling Practicum Experience

Boston College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation pay

Job summary

Boston College's Lynch School seeks a Director of Counseling Practicum Experience to provide leadership and oversight for clinical training, field placement operations, and community partnerships across counseling programs.

You will supervise staff and affiliated faculty, coordinate student assessment and remediation, manage affiliation agreements and data, ensure licensure standards, and contribute to program development and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology required.
• Licensed psychologist and HSP in Massachusetts preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience placing students in school/mental health settings, with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical training and field placement operations for counseling programs.
• Supervise practicum and supervision faculty; coordinate student assessment/remediation.
• Manage affiliation agreements, practicum policies, and data for accreditation and reporting.
• Support strategic program development, risk management, and alumni engagement.

Skills

Licensure

Experience placement

Cultural responsiveness

Partnership development

Accreditation experience

Student support

Technology proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent/collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

Tools

InPlace

Canvas

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Field Placement, Outreach, & Licensure, the Director of Counseling Field Experiences provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of clinical training, field placement operations, and community-based partnership development for the Lynch School’s Counseling programs, including Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and doctoral-level training experiences as applicable. The Director supervises professional staff and affiliated faculty supporting counseling field placement operations and collaborates closely with program leadership, faculty, and the Assistant Dean for Field Placement and Licensure to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences aligned with university standards, licensure regulations, and accreditation expectations.

The Director oversees the development and management of clinical placement partnerships; advises and supports students throughout practicum and internship experiences; supervises and evaluates affiliated Practicum and Supervision faculty; and coordinates student assessment, support, and remediation processes related to clinical training and professional readiness. The role also oversees operational processes associated with affiliation agreements, practicum policies and procedures, field placement technologies, data management, accreditation reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Director maintains current knowledge of Massachusetts and national licensure and credentialing requirements and supports students and alumni through certification, endorsement, and professional compliance processes. A central responsibility of the role includes risk management and resolution of complex student, site, and professional concerns in collaboration with faculty, program leadership, university partners, and legal counsel as appropriate. The Director also contributes to strategic initiatives related to program development, operational effectiveness, alumni engagement, and clinical training innovation across counseling programs. This position is full-time and is benefits eligible. Position Details: Department: 055202 - Practicum Office Position: 00001343 - Director, Counseling Practicum Experience Grade: 3RD Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $104,950 to $131,200; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology
• Licensed psychologist and Health Services Provider in Massachusetts
• Minimum 5 years’ experience placing students in school and mental health settings, including supervisory experience
• Deep knowledge of culturally responsive, equity-minded, and asset-based practices within counseling, supervision, and clinical training environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex partnerships and collaborative relationships with students, faculty, supervisors, community organizations, and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting accreditation, assessment, compliance, and data management processes within higher education or clinical training settings
• Ability to support students through complex or challenging field-training experiences using sound judgment, collaborative problem-solving, and student-centered practices
• Commitment to ethical practice, professional standards, risk management, and student development within clinical and educational settings
• Strong technology proficiency, including experience with learning management systems, practicum management platforms, reporting systems, and standard administrative software applications; familiarity with systems such as InPlace and Canvas preferred
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.