Director of Counseling Services & Program Leadership

PHOENIX CENTER; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX CENTER in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Director of Counseling to provide division-wide leadership and accountability for counseling across six programs, including Turning Point and GED prep. You will oversee program guidance, staffing, compliance, and student-services delivery.

The role requires a Master’s in school counseling, Virginia licensure, and at least two years of experience; the posted salary range is $74,651 to $139,273 per year on a 12-month teacher scale.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling (or equivalent) is required.
• Two years of successful school counseling experience required.
• Virginia school counseling license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide division-wide leadership and coordination of counseling across six Phoenix Center programs.
• Lead counseling department meetings, allocate staff, and ensure documentation and ethics.
• Delivers direct counseling and student-support services as workload permits.
• Coordinate enrollment, graduation, and transition processes across programs.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal reporting and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Program coordination

Equity in services

Stakeholder collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Master's degree in school counseling

Virginia school counseling license / eligibility

Specialized preparation in middle/high school counseling

Job description

PHOENIX CENTER in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Director of Counseling to provide division-wide leadership and accountability for counseling across six programs, including Turning Point and GED prep. You will oversee program guidance, staffing, compliance, and student-services delivery.

The role requires a Master’s in school counseling, Virginia licensure, and at least two years of experience; the posted salary range is $74,651 to $139,273 per year on a 12-month teacher scale.