Director of Counseling & Health Promotion Services

Director of Counseling & Health Promotion Services

Position Title:

Director of Counseling & Health Promotion Services

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interview process has begun to stop accepting applications.

• Ensures counseling services are available to students, ensures continuous quality improvement and evaluation of counseling services.
• Serves as subject‑matter expert for mental health issues on campus, including developing informational materials for the campus community.
• Directs the human, financial, and other resources needed to accomplish objectives of the Counseling Center.
• Develops, monitors, and administers the Counseling Center’s budget.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures within the Center consistent with ethical practices within the counseling field and federal regulations.
• Provides direction and coordination of services to students including individual and group counseling, administration and interpretation of diagnostic instruments, and academic and career counseling.
• Plans, directs, and evaluates the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Counseling Center.
• Provides administrative leadership and supervision.
• Recommends, hires, orients, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; monitors and coordinates staff development and training programs.
• Provides general mental health services such as individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Provides culturally competent service to a diverse client population.

• Basic word processing software knowledge and the ability to operate standard PC applications.
• Knowledge of applicable university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal issues as applied to the provision of clinical services.
• Knowledge of clinical service delivery systems in university counseling centers.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of acceptable supervisory practices.
• Knowledge of public relations and marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Technical knowledge and abilities specifically related to the Counseling Center.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage the work of others and multiple programs and activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with others.
• Ability to speak in public and make oral presentations.
• Ability to supervise professional counselors as well as interns in psychology and counseling.
• Ability to respond to multiple competing demands.

Masters in counseling, psychology, or related field is required (doctorate preferred). Must be a professional licensed counselor by the State of Alabama at the time of hire. Applicant must possess five (5) years of related experience in a counseling center, with at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory role.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.