Director of Counseling Services - Berea College

Another Source • Berea, KY

6d • $70,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Berea College is seeking a Director of Counseling Services in Berea, Kentucky. This is a primarily onsite leadership position with relocation support available. The role involves combining clinical practice, team leadership, crisis response, prevention, and campus-wide collaboration within a close-knit residential college community. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary counseling team and influence how Berea supports the mental health, well-being, and success of approximately 1,500 undergraduate students. The position reports to the VP for Student Life and offers an opportunity to lead and develop a talented team, influence campus mental health strategy, and engage in active clinical work alongside strategic leadership. The salary range is $70,000–$110,000, with relocation support available. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, compassionate leader with significant clinical experience, strong supervisory skills, and a commitment to serving diverse students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or another mental health-related field.
• At least seven years of professional experience providing mental health services.
• Three or more years of supervisory or administrative experience within a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising experienced professionals and leading program development and assessment.
• Experience supervising counselors, therapists, case managers, and/or administrative staff.
• Strong therapeutic counseling skills with experience in individual, couples, and group counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and sensitively manage mental health crises.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the legal, ethical, and professional standards governing mental health practice and patient confidentiality.
• Experience serving diverse populations and sensitivity to the needs of students with limited resources, including financial resources.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with the ability to build collaborative partnerships across campus and within the broader community.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, senior leadership, and trustees.
• Experience managing personnel and operational budgets and the ability to manage grant-funded resources.
• Familiarity with electronic health records, data management systems, Microsoft Office 365, student information systems, case management software, and related technology.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for special events or campus needs with prior notice.
• Ability to navigate campus buildings and grounds and physically respond to campus mental health needs during a crisis.
• Ability to obtain an active Kentucky license within 90 days of employment and meet applicable Kentucky requirements for the practice and supervision of mental health therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.).
• Counseling experience within a residential college or university setting.
• Full Kentucky licensure with supervisory authority (LPC-S).
• Experience developing educational content and teaching undergraduate students.
• Experience leading outreach initiatives and mental health education programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for Counseling Services, ensuring high-quality, student-centered mental health services.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, including therapists and provisionally licensed counselors, while fostering cohesion and strong working relationships.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload appropriate to administrative responsibilities and student demand, providing individual, couples, group, and family counseling and developing treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure Counseling Services meets applicable professional, legal, ethical, confidentiality, and regulatory standards, including HIPAA and FERPA requirements.
• Lead the development, delivery, and assessment of mental health education, prevention, wellness, and awareness initiatives for students.
• Provide leadership during student mental health crises and collaborate closely with Public Safety, Residence Life, and other campus partners on crisis intervention, training, and planning.
• Build and maintain relationships with external mental health professionals and community agencies to expand access to specialized services, including psychiatric assessment and medication management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to College leadership on emerging student mental health needs, trends, risks, and best practices, providing regular reports on Counseling Services activities and outcomes.
• Establish annual departmental objectives, benchmarks, and Institutional Effectiveness outcomes aligned with the College's mission and Student Life strategic priorities.
• Manage departmental resources, assist with budget development and oversight, and identify grant-funded initiatives, community partnerships, and other opportunities to strengthen mental health services.
• Represent Counseling Services through campus outreach, committees, task forces, professional networks, and partnerships across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Maintain professional competencies and licensure through ongoing development and, as needed, contribute to Berea's academic mission by developing and teaching no more than one undergraduate course per academic year.

Benefits

• Relocation support available
• Salary range of $70,000–$110,000
• Employee benefits designed to support health, well-being, and the overall employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director