Assistant Director for Counseling Services

Assistant Director for Counseling Services

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The Assistant Director of Counseling Services serves as a key clinical and administrative leader within the Division of Student Affairs, playing an essential role in advancing the mental health and overall well-being of Lincoln University students. This position provides direct therapeutic support to individuals, couples, and groups, addressing a wide spectrum of personal, academic, interpersonal, developmental, and crisis‑related concerns that may impact student success and retention.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Student Health & Well‑Being, the Assistant Director delivers comprehensive mental health services including intake assessment, behavior threat assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning, with occasional on‑call and after‑hours responsibilities as needed. The Assistant Director supports campus wide well‑being efforts by offering consultation to faculty and staff, coordinating referral pathways for specialized care, and promoting evidence‑based practices in counseling and prevention.

This position works collaboratively with campus partners to cultivate a supportive, trauma‑informed, and developmentally appropriate environment that prioritizes student safety, access, and belonging. The Assistant Director also contributes to educational outreach, mental health literacy initiatives, and training programs that strengthen awareness of emotional well‑being, coping strategies, and early intervention. Through data‑informed practice, culturally responsive care, and strategic engagement with the campus community, the Assistant Director of Counseling Services advances the University’s mission to empower students, promote holistic wellbeing, and foster a thriving, resilient, and equitable learning environment.

• Provide strategic leadership for the delivery of mental health services, ensuring counseling operations, protocols, and practices align with national standards, institutional priorities, and ethical guidelines within higher education.
• Deliver individual, couples, and group counseling utilizing evidence‑based, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches that support student retention and success.
• Serve as a primary provider of crisis intervention and behavioral health triage, including on‑call response as needed, offering immediate stabilization, safety planning, and coordination of emergency services.
• Develop, implement, and assess comprehensive psycho educational programming, workshop series, and campus outreach initiatives that promote emotional well‑being, mental health literacy, coping skills, and early intervention.
• Lead university efforts related to prevention and intervention for alcohol and other substances, including collaboration with community partners and other grant‑funded initiatives.
• Coordinate care with external mental health providers, hospitals, and community agencies to ensure continuity of treatment, effective referrals, and wraparound support for students with complex clinical needs.
• Provide consultation and training to faculty, staff, and campus partners on supporting students in distress, trauma‑informed practices, crisis response, and behavioral early‑alert concerns.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Counseling Center, including supervision, training, and evaluation of professional staff, interns, practicum students, and contracted third‑party service providers.
• Manage the development, delivery, and assessment of mental health outreach materials, digital resources, and communications in partnership with University Communications and Student Affairs leadership.
• Support Access & Abilities Services by assisting with psychological testing coordination, reviewing accommodation requests, and issuing formal letters of accommodation to students and faculty.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through data‑informed decision‑making, assessment of student learning outcomes, and evaluation of counseling utilization trends to guide strategic planning.
• Actively engage in professional development to…