Director of Counseling Services HV-NTP-8354

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individual to join their team as the Director of Counseling Services. This role is crucial for continuing decades of successful service to the community. The position is based within the Center for Careers and Transfer, Student Services at the Troy, NY campus. The college is a multi-campus institution within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, serving nearly 9,000 students annually with a wide range of degree and certificate programs. HVCC is recognized for its career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and service to a diverse student population. The college has a large alumni base and nearly 1,000 employees, acting as a catalyst for educational opportunities and economic development in the Capital Region.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education Counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university required.
Must possess and maintain a current New York State license as a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible post-licensure professional experience in counseling, mental health services, student development, or guidance services required.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, wellness, equity, and inclusion.
Evidence of innovative and strategic leadership, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to develop and implement programs responsive to evolving student needs.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
Experience with crisis response, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical supervision, training graduate interns, and/or managing professional staff preferred.
Familiarity with electronic health records, assessment practices, and applicable federal and state regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA as applicable, Title IX, and related compliance standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides visionary leadership and direction for Counseling Services staff to effectively deliver services and initiatives that promote and support student mental health and development.
Provides clinical and administrative supervision of Counseling Services staff and graduate student interns.
Administrative responsibility for Counseling Services includes setting up strategic vision and priorities, researching and implementing evidence-based practices, unit assessment, and budget preparation.
Maintains awareness of and implements industry evidence-based practices, follows data trends, interprets professional journal research, technical procedures and regulations.
In collaboration with other Student Development offices, develops and implements comprehensive counseling and wellness programs, presentations, events and outreach throughout the year.
Delivers confidential individual and group counseling services, maintains accurate and compliant clinical documentation and provides leadership and support in crisis intervention and response.
Cultivates collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to support student needs, and partners with external agencies to coordinate and facilitate appropriate referrals.
Refers students to appropriate academic and student affairs departments to provide guidance and support for students.
Develops and facilitates ongoing training and consultation for faculty and staff on matters related to student development and mental health related concerns.
Performs other related duties as assigned.