Director of Student Counseling

Department:
Student Services and Enrollment Management (Divisional)

Locations:
West Barnstable, MA

Posted:
Sep 24, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

Position ID: 205167

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Student Counseling provides College-wide leadership and clinical oversight for the College's student counseling and mental health services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible, culturally responsive, and ethically sound services that support student well-being and success. As the College's lead clinical mental health administrator, the Director establishes standards of clinical practice, provides clinical supervision and consultation, oversees counseling operations and mental health crisis response protocols, and ensures consistent quality of care across College locations, instructional sites, and programs offered at other locations.

Working closely with the Dean of Students, the Director integrates counseling services within the College's coordinated care and case management framework and collaborates with faculty, staff, and community providers to strengthen referral pathways and continuity of care. The Director also oversees the effective use of virtual mental health services and other external mental health resources that expand student access to care.

The Director contributes clinical expertise related to student mental health, behavioral health trends, crisis intervention, prevention, and psychological well-being and collaborates with Student Wellness and Engagement and other College partners to support broader wellness, prevention, and student success strategies. This position is based on the West Barnstable campus and requires travel to College locations, instructional sites, and programs offered at other locations as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for Student Counseling Services, including short-term counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, and continuity of care.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive model of student mental health services that integrates College-based counseling, crisis response, consultation, referrals, community partnerships, virtual mental health services, and other resources to provide students with appropriate and timely levels of care.
• Establish and maintain standards of clinical practice consistent with professional ethics, applicable laws and regulations, and evidence-informed…