Program Director - MS Mental Health Counseling - Owosso, MI

Overview

Program Director - MS Mental Health Counseling – Owosso, Michigan, United States

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan and Metro Detroit. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Program Director to lead our Counseling program.

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and growth for counseling programs; ensure academic quality and alignment with Baker College’s mission.
• Foster a student-centric academic environment and maintain a culture of compliance, collaboration, and integrity among faculty and students within the program.
• Collaborate with the dean and faculty to support program quality, curriculum assessment, instruction, and accreditation.
• Mentor and support faculty, staff, and students to drive program success.
• Shape the future of education and make a meaningful impact in the field through active program leadership.

• Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or
• Have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or
• Have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master s program prior to July 1, 2017; or
• Have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018.

All core faculty members in counselor education are expected to demonstrate a strong identification with the counseling profession by:

• Maintaining active memberships in recognized professional counseling organizations.
• Possessing relevant professional counseling credentials.
• Providing evidence of ongoing professional involvement by meeting at least two of the following: participate in professional development/renewal activities; engage in professional service and advocacy; maintain an ongoing counseling practice; contribute to research and scholarly activities related to counseling.

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative, innovative approach and a deep passion for educational excellence, with demonstrated experience in academic administration (program or clinical coordination, gatekeeping, teaching, advising, supervision) within a CACREP-accredited counseling program. They should also have proven expertise in CACREP self-studies and maintaining accreditation standards.

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Our six campus locations offer a range of programs nationwide. Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution offering associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degrees.

Our student-first philosophy guides us to ensure student success and to foster a culture of inclusion and engagement across campus communities. This includes acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Further information is available on the Baker College Careers Page.

Remote - USA, Owosso, Michigan 48867, United States

The candidate must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or
• Have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or
• Have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master s program prior to July 1, 2017; or
• Have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018.

All core faculty members in counselor education are required to demonstrate a strong identification with the counseling profession through the following criteria:

• Maintain active memberships in recognized professional counseling organizations.
• Possess relevant professional counseling credentials.
• Provide evidence of ongoing professional involvement by meeting at least two of the following: participate in professional development and renewal activities; engage in professional service and advocacy; maintain an ongoing counseling practice; contribute to research and scholarly activities in counseling, appropriate to their role as faculty members.

The successful candidate will be a student-first advocate who supports Baker College’s mission and serves as a positive role model and brand ambassador.

The full position description is available online for review:
Program Director.

TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator; the nondiscrimination notice is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.