Director, Counseling Center

Saint Joseph's College seeks a dynamic and engaged person for the position of Director of the Counseling Center. 

This full-time position is responsible for supporting the Counseling Center by: 

• Promoting the personal development and well-being of students by:

  • Providing short-term clinical services, including intake, assessment,  treatment, case management, consultation, and rapid access services to  students; 

  • Conducting risk assessments and crisis management services; 

  • Participating in after-hour, on-call emergency mental health  consultation; and 

  • Assisting with prevention, outreach, and training programs to students  and the campus community.
    
    

• Coordinating the administration, planning, implementation, and assessment of the Counseling Center by:

  • Developing and maintaining Counseling Center policies, procedures,  and protocols in compliance with state and federal requirements,  College policies and mission, and in keeping with professional best  practices;

  • Maintaining and overseeing departmental budget, expenditures, and  contracts; 

  • Collecting, assessing, and reporting on Counseling Center utilization  rates and efficacy; 

  • Evaluating campus mental health status via campus-wide screenings  and assessments; and 

  • Planning, organizing, and implementing services that correspond to  emerging and best practices and meet the behavioral and psychological  needs of the community.
    
    

• Supervises and supports clinical staff by: 

  • Recruiting and hiring qualified staff; 

  • Coaching and mentoring staff in setting goals, creating action plans,  and time management while fostering a team environment; 

  • Providing clinical supervision; 

  • Promoting communications within the department by conducting  regular staff meetings; 

  • Planning training and professional development opportunities and  ensuring staff meet appropriate licensure/re-licensure requirements; 

  • Managing performance, coaching sessions, and disciplinary actions in a professional and timely manner; 

  • Managing timely approval of bi-weekly timesheets.
    
    

• Acts as a liaison between the Counseling Center and the campus community, and coordinates broader mental health initiatives among college departments by:

  • Providing mental health consultation services to college faculty and  staff; 

  • Coordinating care, when appropriate; 

  • Communicating the function and mission of the Counseling Center to  campus stakeholders; 

  • Participating on the Student Intervention Team; 

  • Providing mental health-related training and input to other departments  and constituents; and 

  • Assisting and supporting programming for the Division of Student  Life.
    
    

Education and Experience:

Requirements include a doctoral or master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related field, independent licensure in Maine, and at least 5 years prior experience in a clinical setting, college/university counseling center preferred. Experience with Medicat or other electronic medical records platforms preferred.

Supervision and Scheduling Demands:

This is a full-time 12-month position with estimated regular hours of 35 per week. The position is a very independent one that receives modest supervision. There is occasional evening and weekend work that requires being on campus. In addition, during the academic year the individual will participate in after hours and weekend on-call rotation. Ongoing professional education is essential to maintain professional licensure. 

Equipment & Technology Usage: 

The equipment used to perform this job on a daily basis includes a computer, telephone, and copier.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of student development, counseling theory, practice, and ethics

• Demonstrated ability to exercise visionary leadership and work as a team member in a student-centered Campus Life program.

• Strong knowledge of computer programs including Google Platform, Excel and Web Access

• Proven leadership and managerial skills

• Proven training, coaching and mentoring abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong critical thinking, analyzing and development skills

• Demonstrated organization and time management skills with attention to detail, including the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks to completion

• Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others

• Ability to establish a rapport with students of all ages; diverse backgrounds and developmental stages

• Possess a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment

• Must have the ability to foresee issues before they arise and accommodate with solutions

• Ability to think creatively and solve problems quickly and collaboratively

• Ability to listen effectively and identify the problem to resolve and then accurately refer for resolution

• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

• Ability to de-escalate difficult and critical situations

• Capacity to work independently and to manage a number of different roles without compromising personal and professional boundaries

• Commitment to professional development, including cultural competence and sensitivity

• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and discretion

• Tolerates work-related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact Lynne Allen, Title IX Coordinator (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application, cover letter and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.” Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin August 24. Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.