Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

South University; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

includes domestic partner coverage

Job summary

South University seeks a Program Director for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. This full‑time role manages daily operations, curriculum, budgets, and faculty oversight on campus, with release time for administrative duties.

Responsibilities include advising students, developing schedules, ensuring CACREP standards, and promoting the program within the campus and local community. A doctoral degree and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in a counselor education program, CACREP preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years as instructor of record in master’s/doctorate counseling.
• Membership in a professional association; current state licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program as campus director.
• Oversee curriculum, scheduling, and program budget and operations.
• Hire, develop, and evaluate faculty in accordance with CACREP standards.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to drive enrollment and outcomes.
• Ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance for the program.
• Engage with community partners and provide student advising.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Program administration

CACREP knowledge

Budget planning

Faculty development

Education

Doctoral degree in counselor education

Tools

Office software

Job description

South University seeks a Program Director for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. This full‑time role manages daily operations, curriculum, budgets, and faculty oversight on campus, with release time for administrative duties.

Responsibilities include advising students, developing schedules, ensuring CACREP standards, and promoting the program within the campus and local community. A doctoral degree and leadership experience are required.