Director Counseling Center

Primary Function

Provides leadership, vision and oversight of services provided by the Counseling Center; providing clinical supervision of full time staff, supervises and evaluates staff; facilitates methods for promoting excellent clinical performance, high-quality clinical services to all clients in the Counseling Center; carries a clinical caseload of clients at the Counseling Center, including initial triage screening and assessments, risk assessment, crisis management, individual/group/couples counseling, psycho-education, psychological assessment, and referrals to campus or community services as appropriate; and serves as mental health consultant to the campus community and works collaboratively across the University.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy
• At least four years of recent clinical experience including a minimum of one year of experience working with college age clients and administrative duties
• A current Iowa license as an independent mental health therapist or a licensed independent social worker required
• PhD in counseling or clinical psychology (preferred)
• Experience working in a college or university counseling center (preferred)
• Experience supervising professional staff (preferred)
• Experience in the development of counseling and mental health services and programs in a university setting, including assessment, quality improvement, and use of data to inform decision-making (preferred)
• Experience developing group counseling, outreach and adult programs (preferred)
• Expertise in crisis intervention and management (preferred)
• An affinity for working in an interdisciplinary team (preferred)

Position Details

• Job Category: Professional & Scientific
• Type of Position: Regular
• Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions

All application materials received by July 13, 2026, will be given full consideration. Position will remain posted until filled. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying: Resume, Cover Letter. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Salary

$84,000 to Commensurate

Pay Grade

122

Pay Basis

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