Counseling Services Assistant Director

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology•Terre Haute, IN

3d•$50,500 - $63,500•Onsite

About The Position

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Counseling Services Assistant Director in the Student Counseling Center. As a nationally recognized institution dedicated to academic excellence and student support, Rose-Hulman values professionals who are committed to helping students overcome barriers to education. This position provides clinical leadership and oversight for counseling services while supporting the center's mission of promoting the mental health, well-being, and academic success of a diverse student population. Reporting to the Director of the Student Counseling Center, the Assistant Director oversees clinical operations, supervises licensed clinicians and trainees, ensures adherence to ethical and legal standards, and collaborates with campus partners to provide comprehensive mental health services. The Counseling Services Assistant Director provides leadership for the daily clinical operations of the Student Counseling Center, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, ethical, and student-centered mental health services. Working collaboratively with the Director, this position assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices to support effective service delivery and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director provides clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring, and professional development to licensed clinicians, interns, and other trainees, while fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment. This position maintains a direct clinical caseload that includes individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, and risk assessment, while providing consultation on complex clinical cases and supporting campus-wide crisis response efforts. The Assistant Director monitors clinical documentation, quality assurance initiatives, and adherence to professional, ethical, legal, and accreditation standards. The position also contributes to strategic planning, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement efforts designed to enhance clinical services and student outcomes. In partnership with colleagues across the institution, the Assistant Director collaborates with Student Affairs, Health Services, Residence Life, Accessibility Services, Public Safety, faculty, and other campus stakeholders to promote student well-being through consultation, outreach, prevention programming, and coordinated care. The Assistant Director serves on institutional committees and represents the Counseling Center in campus initiatives. Additional administrative and clinical responsibilities are performed as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of the Student Counseling Center and the institution.

Requirements

Master’s degree in clinical counseling or psychology.
Three years of counseling experience.
Current license to practice independently in the State of Indiana.
Knowledge of federal/state regulations.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Must follow the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of relevant work experience.
Professional counseling experience working with college students.
Knowledge of common diagnoses within the college population.
Experience providing clinical supervision.
Experience utilizing an electronic medical record.
Training skills.
Supervision skills.
Counseling skills.
Assessment skills.
Campus-wide outreach services skills.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the daily clinical operations of the Student Counseling Center.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.
Provides clinical supervision, consultation, mentoring, and professional development to licensed clinicians, interns, and other trainees.
Maintains a direct clinical caseload including individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, and risk assessment.
Provides consultation on complex clinical cases and supports campus-wide crisis response efforts.
Monitors clinical documentation, quality assurance initiatives, and adherence to professional, ethical, legal, and accreditation standards.
Contributes to strategic planning, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Collaborates with Student Affairs, Health Services, Residence Life, Accessibility Services, Public Safety, faculty, and other campus stakeholders.
Serves on institutional committees and represents the Counseling Center in campus initiatives.
Performs additional administrative and clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Variety of health benefit options
Voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Caregiver Resources
Participation in Tuition Exchange
Generous and flexible paid leave program
Dedicated time for professional development
Access to full-service fitness facilities and programming
Access to a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions
Access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment
Opportunities to have an impact on student lives
Part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact
Continual encouragement and support for philanthropic and volunteer opportunities