Program Director - MS Mental Health Counseling

Program Director – Counseling

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan and Metro Detroit! Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of leaders? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Program Director to lead our Counseling program. As a pivotal member of our team, you will provide leadership and strategic direction and growth of these vital programs ensuring its academic quality, relevance, and alignment with the mission and goals of Baker College.

The Program Director should foster, support, and enhance a student-centric academic environment that frames the College’s mission at the forefront of decision-making. The Director is responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance, collaboration, and integrity among faculty and students within their respective program area. The Program Director will work closely with their dean and faculty to support the overall program quality, assessment of curriculum, instruction and accreditation.

With your expertise and commitment to excellence, you will mentor and support faculty, staff, and students, driving our programs towards continued success. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education and make a meaningful impact in the field.

• 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.

• 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 requirements: a) Participate in professional development and renewal activities related to counseling. b) Engage in professional service and advocacy within the counseling field. c) Maintain an ongoing counseling practice. d) Contribute to research and scholarly activities in counseling, appropriate to their role as faculty members.

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative, innovative approach, combined with a deep passion for educational excellence, positioning them to lead our programs toward continued success. The candidate must also have demonstrated experience in academic administration, including program or clinical coordination, gatekeeping, teaching, advising, and supervision within a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Moreover, they should possess proven expertise in the development of CACREP self-studies and in maintaining accreditation standards.

Join us in our mission to empower students to achieve their highest potential and become leaders in their fields. If you're ready to make a difference and lead with passion and purpose, apply now and embark on an exciting journey with Baker College!

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

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