Associate Director of Counseling Services and Student Well-Being
About The Position
The Associate Director provides essential administrative oversight, strategic vision, and direct management for the comprehensive portfolio of Student Well-Being services in Roanoke. This is a primary leadership role that encompasses counseling service management, accessibility services, fitness and outdoor programs, basic needs, student advocacy and support, and wellness outreach/education, including signature events like the Tartan 5K. Crucially, this role manages and coordinates counseling services, including ensuring effective resource management, policy implementation, and the seamless delivery of individual and group therapy and clinical outreach. The required clinical background and licensure are foundational for supervising and administering these critical services. The role works closely with campus and community partners to address student well-being needs and connect students with appropriate resources. This position serves on university committees to help develop and sustain initiatives that promote a balanced and healthy student experience. The Associate Director supervises full-time staff as well as mental health counseling interns and practicum students. Additionally, they serve on the Behavioral Intervention Team and provide critical support to students in crisis. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic and lively environment who can build positive and proactive relationships with students, faculty and staff.
Requirements
- licensed or license-eligible as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or be eligible for Virginia licensure if currently licensed in another state
- at least three (3) years of professional clinical experience in a community or college/university counseling setting, with expertise in mental health crisis assessment and individual therapy
- solid grounding in counseling theories and techniques
- experience with electronic health record systems
- strong crisis assessment and intervention skills
- able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and apply professional ethics confidently in practice
- demonstrated experience in staff supervision and administrative management of diverse programmatic areas, preferably within a student affairs or college setting
- experience in developing well-being initiatives and programs
- strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, and an understanding of college student development
- adaptable, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work well under pressure both independently and within a team-oriented environment
- experience supervising staff—whether students or full-time employees—is also required
- Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field from a CACREP-accredited or APA-approved program
Nice To Haves
- Five (5) or more years prior professional clinical experience working in a community or college/university counseling setting
- Demonstrated ability to provide outreach, prevention, consultation, and seminar presentations
- Prior experience providing clinical supervision to interns, graduate students, or other clinical staff
- Experience leading well-being initiatives and programs for college students and proven track record of building relationships with community partners
Responsibilities
- administrative oversight
- strategic vision
- direct management for the comprehensive portfolio of Student Well-Being services
- counseling service management
- accessibility services
- fitness and outdoor programs
- basic needs
- student advocacy and support
- wellness outreach/education
- managing and coordinating counseling services
- resource management
- policy implementation
- delivery of individual and group therapy and clinical outreach
- works closely with campus and community partners to address student well-being needs and connect students with appropriate resources
- serves on university committees to help develop and sustain initiatives that promote a balanced and healthy student experience
- supervises full-time staff as well as mental health counseling interns and practicum students
- serves on the Behavioral Intervention Team and provide critical support to students in crisis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
