Director of Student Counseling Center

John Brown University; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor to lead their Student Counseling Center. This role involves providing clinical supervision, managing budgetary responsibilities, and delivering therapeutic services to students. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a supportive community and be a role model for students through active Christian faith. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student development and well-being within a vibrant university setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor with 3+ years of clinical experience.
• Strong management and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the JBU Student Counseling Center and provide clinical supervision.
• Educate the community on mental health and provide therapeutic services.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Management Skills

Team Player

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling

Job description

Role qualifications: Strong ability to create good will with staff, faculty, parents, and students; servant attitude. Commitment to the Articles of Faith, Mission, and Objectives of the University and of the Student Development Department; and desires to be a role model for the students by demonstrating an active Christian faith in personal example and in work related responsibilities.

Position responsibilities:

1. Provides administrative and budgetary oversight of the JBU Student Counseling Center.
2. Provides clinical supervision to counseling staff and interns.
3. Recruits and trains interns and contract counselors.
4. Supervises Director of Health Services.
5. Provides therapeutic services to students.
6. Educates student groups, staff, and faculty to promote an interpersonally healthy and supportive community (e.g., Orientation, Residence Life /RA training).
7. Consults with parents, staff, and faculty regarding the management of student behaviors that pose a risk to the student or the university community.
8. Communicates with JBU community concerning mission and objectives from the areas of responsibilities.
9. Takes an active role in routine meetings, goals, and tasks for Student Development Department.
10. Acts as a resource to parents, students, faculty, and staff on counseling/mental health related issues.
11. Responsible for managing emergency on call and serves as primary on call counselor.
12. Prepares yearly reports for the Board of Trustees.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

1. Licensed Professional Counselor.
2. Three or more years of clinical counseling experience; 5 or more preferred.
3. Previous experience with college aged population, Student Development experience preferred.
4. Excellent, theoretically based counseling skills with individuals, groups, and systems.
5. Advanced training in clinical supervision.
6. Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
7. Strong interpersonal/relational skills.
8. Excellent management and organizational skills.
9. Team player.

Education: Master’s degree in Counseling or equivalent.